In Memory
Alex Peter Hans
April 14, 1917 - June 26, 1998
Alex Peter Hans, 81, of Wilshire Drive, South Bend, Ind., died on Friday, June 26, in his residence. He was born on April 14, 1917, in St. Joseph County, Ind., to Elizabeth (Ference) and Alex Hans, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Peter Hans.
On April 5, 1942, in South Bend, he married Mae Ann Foster, who died on June 18, 1998. Mr. Hans is survived by a brother, Robert Hans of North Liberty, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Bertha (Wayne) Badollet of South Bend; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Hans was a retired purchasing agent for the Bendix Corporation. He and his family were charter members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Royals International Camping Group and American Legion Post 161, Mishawaka, Ind. He was an Air Force veteran of World War I1, stationed in Germany, serving in the Battle of the Bulge. While in the army, he was one of the first people to be chosen for radar training. He was a graduate Central High School where he received many athletic awards for running.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Scottish Rite and Knights, Templar and a 50-year member of F&AM.
Services for. Mr. Hans will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, The Rev. James F. Turrell and Deacon Joseph Illes, both of the Cathedral of St. James, as well as Rev. Dr. Kennard Wilson of First Baptist Church will officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 S. William Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 915 N. Olive Street, South Bend, IN 46619
Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com
08/28/2024 EJS
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