Ryan Alan Hacker, Age: 35
Apr 07, 1989---Mar 23, 2025

Ryan Alan Hacker, 35, Kansas City, KS passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness. Ryan was born April 7th, 1989, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Gail and Dale Hacker. Ryan grew up in Roeland Park, KS and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Shawnee Misson North High School in 2007. Ryan continued his higher education as a proud Wildcat Alumni of Kansas State University where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Ryan moved back to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area upon graduation where he began and ended his 12-year career as an Electrical Engineer with Evergy.

Ryan is survived by his wife of 18 months and partner of 11 years, Haley Jo Hacker.  They traveled extensively together including visiting 8 countries and bucket list trips to Super Bowl LIV, the Monaco Grand Prix in France, an AC Milan futbol match in Italy and racing a BMW around the Nurburgring in Germany.  Along with being a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Ryan is remembered as an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State Wildcats, Sporting KC, Kansas City Current, NASCAR, and Formula 1 fan.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Henry and Anna VanCompernolle and paternal grandparents Lyle and Frances Hacker. Ryan is also survived by his mother and father Gail and Dale Hacker, sister and brother-in-law Dana and Levi Roof, and nephew Evander Roof.

The celebration of life to honor Ryan’s life will be Saturday, April 5th from 2:00-5:00pm at Blue Moose Lenexa in their Trail Room Event Space. The celebration of life will be an open house format. The address for Blue Moose Lenexa is 10064 Woodland Road Lenexa, KS 66220.  In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org or to the Karen Wellington Foundation at karenwellingtonfoundation.org/donate.


Condolences

Chas Mar 28, 2025

Hello.. my name is Chas and although I don’t know you personally I wanted to express my condolences for your loss. I too have experienced the loss of loved ones and it is very difficult. Something that has always helped and encouraged me is a scripture from the Bible. At acts 24:15 it speaks of a time where there will be a resurrection of those we have lost. What a beautiful thought to look forward to.. seeing those loved ones again. I hope this brings you comfort in the difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for you and your families.

Melissa Mar 28, 2025

Co worker at Evergy ,Kansas city ,Missouri

I worked with Ryan at Evergy. Not only was he a very dedicated and intelligent co worker but he was one of the kindest and friendliest human I had the honor of knowing. I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family for comfort and peace.

Dalton Anstaett Apr 04, 2025

Coworker ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I knew Ryan in a professional manner as a coworker and have nothing but positive things to remember him by. He was always very helpful and glad to assist the team when we were looking for guidance or needed to discuss a project. My family will be praying for healing and comfort during this difficult time.

Jack Plummer Apr 04, 2025

Coworker at Evergy and went to KSU with Ryan ,Stilwell ,Kansas

I went to college with Ryan and worked with him at Evergy. Ryan was very good at his job and took care of the people he worked with. I respected him highly. I’m sorry for your loss.

Deborah Phillips Apr 04, 2025

I am terribly saddened to hear about Ryan. I worked with Ryan over the years at KCP&L/Evergy on various projects. He was always so very helpful and knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Praying for your family's strength through such a great loss.

Stephanie OBrien Apr 04, 2025

Coworker ,Topeka ,Kansas

My job overlapped with Ryan's during the initial stages of the merger so I got to know him a little during our early Standards integration meetings. He was very bright, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. I'm so sorry for your loss.