Memorial
Herbert J. Hazewinkel Sr., 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, September 28, 2018 at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Herbert was born October 9, 1928, the son of Henry and Marie (Kray) Hazewinkel, in Dewitt, Iowa. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1952. On July 30, 1950, Herbert married Lorna Foubert in Cedar Rapids. He worked as a pattern maker for Iowa Steel & Iron Works, Inc. for thirty years before retirement.
Herbert was a master craftsman. He was the first male president of the PTA for Cedar Rapids Schools. He was also a Scout Master for the North Star District. While living in Arkansas, Herbert was the Potentate for the Shriners organization. He was a member of the El Kahir Shrine and a Mason with the Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 263.
Herbert greatly enjoyed making popcorn for several events and never charged for a single bag. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
Survivors include his three children, Herbert Jr. “Butch” (Mary) Hazewinkel, Kathy (Mark) Jayne, Michael (Karen) Hazewinkel; six grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene Robinson, June Stephens; two sisters-in-law, Nadine Hazewinkel, and Loretta Shearer; and brother-in-law, Larry Foubert.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna; infant daughter, Diane Lee Hazewinkel; and parents.
Memorials may be directed to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org in memory of Herbert.