James 'Jim' Vernon Hake, Sr.

James Vernon “Jim” Hake, Sr., 79 Enjoyed his retirement MILTON – James Vernon “Jim” Hake, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Jim was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Vernon and Mary (Pearson) Hake. He and his wife Diane were transplants to Delaware from Baltimore and they enjoyed spending their retirement together. Jim especially loved gardening and his daily reading of the obituary page in the Cape Gazette and Baltimore Sun newspapers. Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane (Sturm) Hake; four children, James V. Hake, Jr., (Silvia Forni), Jeffrey D. Hake (Tyne), Bryan J. Hake (Kathleen Kammer-Hake), Laura J. Hake and fiancé Sean Ranneberger; four grandchildren, Noah, Gaia, Tess and Brady Hake; two sisters, Barbara LaFrance (Vincent) and Jean Wolfe; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. A private Celebration of Jim’s Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers or planting a tree, Jim would be so pleased if you would send contributions to the Children’s Beach House at www.cbhinc.org Online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com