Russell Scot Hackett

Russell Scot Hackett, age 66, died on October 29, 2026, at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to George and Dorthy (Jones) Hackett on May 2, 1960, in Sac City, Iowa. Russell joined the United States Army in 1981, with every intention to serve until retirement. In an unfortunate turn of events, he was medically discharged due to an injury while on duty in 1990. This turn of events led him to start up a fireproofing business. He later worked for Hutchinson-Maywrath. Russell married Linda Lentner in 1983. She preceded him in death in 2013. He later married Marlyn Caranto Deguzman in 2018. She survives of the home. Russell had a love for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed bowling. Russell was a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife Linda. Survivors include his wife, Marlyn Hackett; children, Jamie, Jefferie and Jody Pruet; stepchildren, Philip John, Janniclyn, and Cristelyn Malicdem; grandchildren, Kyle Jhannel, John Kyrie and Kylen Malicdem; siblings, Karl Hackett, Calvin (Elenore) Hackett, Karen Hackett and Guy (Paz) Hackett; and many extended family and friends from Clay Center.

Funeral Services: 2:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Visitation: Friday, November 6, 2026, from 10-11:30 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 11:30 am

Memorials: Memorials can be made to the Russell Hackett Memorial Fund and left in care of the funeral home