Harry Francis Hauser

Harry Francis Hauser, 86, of Rogers, Ark. died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Henry F. Hauser, SR and Anne T. Fluehr Hauser. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force following a distinguished 30-year career. Among the many medals he received, Harry was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Harry received a master's degree in International Affairs from Georgetown University, a master's degree in Counterinsurgency from the U.S. Naval War College and a law degree from the University of Arkansas. After retirement, he practiced law in Fayetteville and operated a successful cattle ranch. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Bruce Hauser and Barry Hauser. Harry is survived by his wife of 23 years, Denise Hauser; two daughters, Marianne Hauser and husband, Michael Macaulay of Fayetteville, Ark., Marlene Hauser-Oberschneider and husband, Paul Oberschneider of Oxford and London, England; two stepsons, Marc Johnson and Erik Johnson of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Jacqueline H. Tucker of Philadelphia, Pa., Phyllis Taliaferro and husband, Bill of North Brunswick, N.J.; four grandchildren, Roxanne Hauser, Lerryn Hauser, Sarah Hauser and Christian Oberschneider; three great-grandchildren, Elyssa, Lillian and Jace and one god-child, Maria "Mimi" Tucker of Philadelphia, Pa. Memorials may be made in memory of Harry Hauser to U.S. Air Force Academy, Character & Leadership Development Programs at www.usafa.org/Give/characterfund. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort or memories may be shared at stockdalefuneral.com.