Father Louis Hacker, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana, died peacefully in the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was 69. Born as Dick Evande Hacker in Boise, Idaho, he worked for three years with the Idaho Public Library after high school before entering the Corpus Christi Abbey, Sandia, TX, as a novice on August 15, 1975, and professed his simple vows on January 31, 1977. He professed solemn vows on January 31, 1980, and received the name Louis. Father Louis graduated from Saint Joseph Seminary College in St. Benedict, LA. Further studies included time at Notre Dame University, New Orleans, LA, and St. Mary’s University and the Oblate School of Theology, both in San Antonio, TX. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 28, 1985. Father Louis was elected abbot of Corpus Christi Abbey in January 1997. After serving his community as abbot for five years, he resigned on August 20, 2002. In addition to his ministry as abbot, Father Louis served his confreres as contact chaplain at a Naval Air Station, guest master, librarian, and cook, as well as providing pastoral assistance. Corpus Christi Abbey was closed in 2002, after which Father Louis provided pastoral assistance in the Diocese of Corpus Christi until 2008, when he was received by the Saint Meinrad Chapter, Indiana. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus.