Arlene E. Hakes

Arlene E. Hakes, age 87, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. 

 Arlene was born on October 20, 1937, in Chippewa Falls to Arnold and Nina (Hunt) Kressin. On June 22, 1957, Arlene married Joe Hakes and after Joe’s retirement from Uniroyal they owned and operated Zwickey’z Pheasant Farm for 33 years.

Arlene was a member of the Trout Creek 4Hers, Homemaker's society, Zion Lutheran Church serving as church secretary and the neighborhood birthday club. She loved her coffee, cooking, baking and gardening. She could also be found playing cards, fishing or spending time in Canada at the cabin.

Arlene is survived by her husband of 67 years: Joe Hakes; children: Monica (Tom) Kloss of Eau Claire, Charles (Sue) Hakes of Bloomer, David Hakes of Chippewa Falls, Dean (Susan) Hakes of Chippewa Falls and Lee (Holly) Hakes of Chippewa Falls; sister-in-law: Margie Hakes; 10 grandchildren: Mike Kloss, Mitch Kloss, Travis Hakes, Levi Eckwright, LaRaye Eckwright, LeTessa Hakes, Emily Hakes, Taylor Hakes, Iris Hakes and Ava Hakes; 6 great-grandchildren: Adison Eckwright, Quinton Eckwright, Braylon Eckwright, Porter Hakes, Dominiqe Sly and Nevaeh Sly; and numerous other family relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents: Arnold and Nina Kressin; brother: Roger Kressin; and nephew: Joshua Kressin; and sister-in-law: Mary Ann Kressin. 

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church. Burial will be held in the Tilden Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.