John A. Hawk, age 81, of Rockford passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John was born on September 23,1944, in Celina, Ohio to his parents the late George (Rex) Hawk and Wanda (Ethel) Bollenbaugh Hawk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John is survived by his wife Beverly (Wurster) Hawk whom he married on October 10, 1964. Also surviving are his children; Carrie (Terry) Ketchum of Rockford and Todd Hawk of Willshire; five grand children: Jeff (Bobbie) Ketchum of Rockford; Talyor (Sarah) Hawk of Ossian, IN.; Megan Ketchum of Clarksville, TN.; Kandyce Hawk of Decatur, IN.; Cole (Kayla) Ketchum of Rockford; step grandchild, Sherry (Nick) Grier of Rockford; seven great grandchildren: Colin, Makayla & Parker Ketchum; Paisley, Piper & Theodori Hawk; Raegan Ketchum & Kilyr Grier. Also surviving are two sisters Lucretia (John) Fritzinger & Peg Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was proceeded in death by his parents; Rex & Ethel Hawk and his in-laws Willard & Ruth Wurster. A sister Nancy (Hawk) Jenkins and a brother- in law, Ben Williams, brother and sister- in- law Doyle & Charlene Ballinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He worked many years for Hawk Construction of Celina, OH; New Idea of Coldwater, OH; Strict Corporation of Monroe, IN; & Thunder Bird Products of Decatur, IN; for his factory career, all while hauling grain for many farmers in the area & being a life long farmer himself. He enjoyed seeing the country when he drove truck. Fishing trips with his wife; children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed attending car shows to display his 1949 Studebaker pick up that he proudly helped restore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Ohio at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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