Daniel John Hawkes III

Daniel John Hawkes III, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on May 29^th, 2024, in Omaha Nebraska.

Daniel “Dan” was born September 5, 1954 to Daniel and Nadean Hawkes in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dan grew up in northeast Omaha and was the oldest of 4 children. Dan graduated from Omaha North High School in 1972 and then went on to run the family business, Nite Hawkes Café. Dan married Tracy in 1988 and together they had two children. They went on to purchase the Café as their own. Dan enjoyed being on a bowling team at Kellys North Bowl for many years. He also very much enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Bruins. Dan was finally able to attend a Cubs game in 2016 with his son. If Dan was not bowling or watching sports, he could be found putting together jigsaw puzzles with his daughter, Liz. Many of which have been hung in his home and at the Café. Dans health declined slowly, and then in 2009 he was unable to continue behind the grill as he had for so many years. Tracy then took over with the help of her son Dan. Dan was then diagnosed with cancer but not even a horrible diagnosis would break his spirit. He always had a positive mindset and had goals of making it to his 70^th birthday. Dan loved his family fiercely and fought to the very end. He will be truly missed.

Dan is survived by His wife of 36 years, Tracy Hawkes, his daughter Liz (Ryan) Primeau, his son, Dan Hawkes, IV, his brother David Hawkes and many cousins and extended family. He is proceeded in death by his parents’ Dan and Nadean, brother Doug, and sister Dianne.

Our family would like to welcome you to a Celebration of Life at Nite Hawkes Cafe – 4825 North 16^th Street on Thursday, June 6^th, 2024 at 5pm. Please join us to remember Dan and enjoy a meal together. Please bring your memories and laughs as Dan would want us all to enjoy ourselves.