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James “Jim” C. Hackenberg Jr., 84, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at his home.
Born Jan. 11, 1942, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late James C. Hackenberg Sr. and Virgie (Bishop) Peterson, and stepson of the late Glen "Pete" Peterson.
In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marcia F. Hackenberg; daughter, Jamie F. Fisher; granddaughter, Chelsea Britt, son-in-law, Stephen Britt; and two sisters, Judith Soult and Trudy Brown.
He is survived by his companion, Sharon Weaver; his children, Kathy Britt, Julie Cavanaugh and husband, Doug, of McVeytown, and Kandice DiGiorgio and husband, Frank, of Lewistown; grandchildren, Josh Yale and wife, Ashley, Matt Cavanaugh, Kate Fisher, Mikala Sanchez and husband, David, Halle Fisher, Noah Fisher, Nichole DiGiorgio, Heidi Heintz and husband Damon, and Kirsten Adamski and husband Kyle; great-grandchildren, Landen, Kian, Aubrey, Gaia, Theo, and Dawson; and brother, Robert Hackenberg of Lewistown;
Jim was a member of Maitland Church of the Brethren. He worked as a truck driver and owned Jim's Marine Service. Jim taught himself to play the guitar and enjoyed playing bluegrass music, as well as boating and fishing.
A receiving of friends will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at Maitland Church of the Brethren, with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jeannine Leister officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to: Maitland Church of the Brethren.
Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.