Norman Hauck

Norman Hauck, 85, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on May 3, 2025 at his most recent residence at Augusta Place Nursing Home in Bismarck, ND, with his loving wife, Sharyn, at his side. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at DaWise-Perry/Mandan Crematory, 4211 Old Red Trail, Mandan. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.

Norman was born on March 15,1940 to Adam and Rosina Hauck of rural Wishek. After graduating from Wishek High School, Norman helped farm with his father and also entered the National Guard.

In November of 1962, he married his young bride, Sharyn Becker, of Napoleon. In the early years of their marriage, they moved around North Dakota a bit as Norman worked for various ranchers. He then began driving semi-truck. In 1968, they purchased a farmstead 3 miles north of Napoleon that would become their home for about 50 years. Norm continued to drive truck for a number of years, while also farming and having livestock. He and Sharyn raised their children on the farm and continued to live there until relocating to Bismarck in 2019 due to increasing health concerns.

Norman had a deep love of animals and raised cattle and pigs primarily, along with a number of other livestock over the years. At any given time, you might have also seen sheep or goats or even a few horses on the farm. When not working on the farm, you could often find Norm buying or selling at one of the nearby sales barns in the area. He also grew to love auction sales and found great joy in hunting for a good deal – often to the chagrin of his wife who had to find room for more “treasures.”

Norman was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Napoleon for the better part of his adult life – where he often ushered.

For the last several years, Norman bravely battled cancer and Parkinsons Disease. He defied the odds in 2019 by fighting hard and ultimately giving his wife and children 6 more precious years with him. He rarely complained – even when physically struggling – and his priority was always making sure Sharyn was OK. After making the difficult choice to move Norm into a nursing home in late 2023, his family feared the worst for his health and overall demeanor. But much to everyone’s surprise, he began to thrive! His overall health began to improve, he looked forward to playing (and winning) bingo, and he even planted a carrot garden last summer – which was a source of great pride. Most importantly, he was still able to see Sharyn almost daily – and their time could be focused on being together versus caretaking. Until the recent past, Norm continued to do well physically – and his family will be forever grateful for the last few bonus years with him. He will be remembered as a kind man – often of few words – who liked to gently tease and had a quick smile. He greatly valued his family – including his extended family – and their visits and calls were a source of enjoyment and encouragement to him.

Norman is survived by his loving wife of more than 62 years, Sharyn, two children: Marlin Hauck of Bismarck and Laura (Chad) Hood of St. Paul, MN, brother-in-law Eldon (Marlys) Becker of Pierre, SD, sister Betty Ruff of Jamestown, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Adam and Rose Hauck, in-laws Raymond and Gladys Becker, and siblings Peter, Adelia, Helen, Arleen and Donald.