Hauck, Timothy, 1977, CDR USN (ret)

Timothy Xavier Hauck 

April 10, 1955 - December 21, 2025

Retired Commander Timothy Xavier Hauck, age 70, passed away December 21, 2025, in Pensacola, FL. Born on April 10, 1955 (Easter), in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Tim led a life of service, adventure and deep devotion to his family and country.

A proud graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Tim went on to attend Penn State University as an NROTC midshipman. Upon earning his Business degree, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the United State Navy. On June 25, 1977, Tim and Debbie married in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania and departed the next day for Pensacola, Florida. His military career began with flight training at NAS Pensacola, a place that would come to hold a special place in his heart. He was then stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, where his son Tim, Jr. was born.

Tim earned the distinction of flying the P-3 Orion, a fixed-wing aircraft used for maritime patrol. His assignments took him to Moffett Field, California with Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46), and from there he was deployed to Adak, Alaska; Iceland; and Okinawa, Japan-where his daughter Kimbie was born. After returning stateside to Pensacola, he served as a flight instructor before transitioning from active duty to civilian aviation.

Tim’s aviation journey continued with Northwest Airlines, prompting a move to Apple Valley, Minnesota. Even after leaving active duty, he remained committed to the Navy Reserves. He continued flying the P-3 until returning once more to Florida, where he transitioned into an amphibious unit and worked alongside crews assigned to the U.S.S. Lexington. Following the merger of Northwest Airlines with Delta Air Lines, Tim became a Delta pilot and eventually retired as a Captain on the Boeing 747-400 in May 2015. He also retired from the Navy Reserves with the rank of Commander after 20 years of honorable service.

Throughout his life, Tim’s love for aviation was matched only by his love for sports and family. A passionate athlete from a young age, he played baseball and basketball and remained active throughout his life with running and golf-sports that brought him joy and camaraderie. He loved his golf trips with his brother-in-law Ron and his friends. He never tired of telling stories from those yearly events. He looked forward to his trips to Aiken, SC to stay with his sister Rosemarie and her family for the Masters Practice Rounds.

Tim was a devoted husband to Debbie; a proud father to Tim, Jr and Kimbie Henry; a cherished brother to Rosemarie Andrews, Louis Hauck, Paul Hauck, Martha Walker; and a proud Pops to his Grandson Jackson (Jax) Hauck; and a proud Papa to his Granddaughter Emory Henry, and Grandson Dempsey Henry; a beloved Godfather to Laura Webster, Lyndsey Davino, Mary Grace Tassell and David Herman. He also held close bonds with his brothers-in-law Ron Herman, and Joseph Andrews.

Tim was a true dog lover! He cherished his time with his beloved Yorkies throughout the years: Spike, Chester, Dustin (the great and powerful Dustini) and Hamish!

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis J. Hauck and Rosemary Hauck; his brother Dennis Hauck; his father-in-law Donald Herman; mother-in-law Nancy Herman, and brother-in-law James Herman.

Those who knew Tim remember him as a loving husband, father, son, sibling, godfather, and uncle. His time away from home was always followed by stories filled with humor and wonder-tales that brought distant places closer to those he loved. As shared by Debbie: “Tim was the love of my life, my best friend and confidant - the one who got me. If we couldn’t grow old together, at least we got to be young together.” “Tim showed this nobody of a girl the world! I am eternally grateful to God, that at the age of 15, I met Tim at a party. We couldn’t wait (but we did) to be married and become parents. Our children were Tim’s joy! He never tired of talking about them. Tim & Kimbie have been such a blessing through Tim’s long journey to heaven. Every decision was made as a family. Tim would have been so proud of them, through all the tough moments, they never shied away!”

At this time, there are no plans for a memorial for Tim. He was cremated and will be sprinkled at some of his favorite places around the world in the future.

May Timothy Hauck’s memory bring comfort to all who knew him and may his legacy of service and love endure through generations.