Samuel Ryan Hackler

Samuel Ryan Hackler, 13 yrs. old, of Pana, IL, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Pana Community Hospital. He was born December 15, 2009, in Decatur, IL and is the son of Jo Anne Beyers.

Samuel was a member St. Patrick's Catholic Church and a 7th grader at Sacred Heart Catholic School. He was very active in many sports, including Sacred Heart's basketball team, Pana JFL, and Pana JH baseball, track, and soccer. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting and earned his black belt in karate. Samuel had a contagious smile and big dimples that often led him to be known as a ladies' man. He was also known to be a jokester and was referred to as the good kind of ornery. He was very ambitious, loved trying new things and was always willing to work, especially with his grandpa and uncles. He never knew a stranger and was always happy. Samuel is best summed up by saying he was someone that loved life to the fullest.

Samuel is survived by his mother, Jo Anne Beyers, Pana, IL; siblings: Emily (Steve) Binderup, Madolyn Hackler, Drew Hackler, Delaney Hackler; grandparents: Mike & Linda Beyers,; great-grandparents: Don & Pat Beyers; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral Mass for Samuel will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Rodney A. Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Pana.

Memorials in Samuel's honor may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School or Sacred Heart Athletic Association and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.