Hans H. Ressdorf

RESSDORF, Hans H., June 13, 1918 - April 6, 2011. Hans left us after a long bout of poor health and now is home with his Lord and Savior. Hans was born in Mulheim, Germany. Hans was a very creative man. He was very involved in oil painting and studied under well-known impressionist Paul Dahlen and George Martin. He spent seven years in the German Army and 14 months as a POW in Scotland. In 1949, he immigrated to the United States. He settled in New Jersey and there began working in building, architectural design, and painting. In 1967 he met Joan, his wife and in 1972 he moved his family to Colorado Springs where he built McDonalds restaurants. After retirement, he went back to his passion of painting. His work was influenced by God's handiwork and reflected both European and Southwest flavor. Hans has been greatly recognized in the art community receiving the prestigious University Women of America, George Phippen Memorial awards and many others. Hans lived his life to the fullest. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made friends where ever he went. His is survived by Joan, his wife of 43 years; his children, Bruce Swinarton and Jody Freeland; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care, 5450 Tech Center Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Arrangements by MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME.