Crystal Lake, Illinois
1926 - 2016
Mechenbier, Hans 89, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at Lee Manor Rehab and Nursing Center following a fight with terminal cancer. Hans was born October 6, 1926 in Welschbach, Germany, 4th into a family of 10 children. Hans, "the ultimate bachelor" is survived by 2 brothers, Joseph Mechenbier and...
Read MoreLooks like the Old Munich opened in early May 2019. Simply must make it down there soon. Many old-world places are vanishing and it is a way to honor Hans' and his life to see it continue. I never met him, but his spirit shall ring there as long as it is open..
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Steve N. Wonder Lake Ill.
May 15, 2019
Wife and I have driven by the Old Munich Inn and wanted to stop in since she is German born, but never managed to.
It appears that Hans did well in life providing a friendly place for so many.
We are sorry to have missed Hans, but hope the new management can start up, if not already and we'll try to stop by.
Steve N
May 23, 2018 | Wonder Lake Ill, IL
Very sad news. RIP Hans.
Debbie Mo
April 06, 2017
Very sad to hear. What a kind man
chris s
October 09, 2016
Hans was a great guy and the Old Munich was (and still is) a great bar. Had lots of fun in the Old Munich in the late 80's and stopped in occasionally now and then to have a couple of beers and say hi to Hans. Hans had a fantastic personality, was quite the character and was always there because he lived above the Old Munich. RIP Hans, you will be missed by lots and lots of people.
Paul Shanahan
September 22, 2016 | Chicago, IL
Just learned the news here in Australia and so very sad
Hans was one of life's great characters, warm, generous and loyal, funny, expressive and sincere
He taught me a lot about life as well as how to drink Jäger with Asbach and I will never forget flying with him to his Moms 100th birthday party in Germany where he duly arrived in a helicopter with 100 red roses
Hans you truly were a legend. In Chicagoland and beyond, captured by the Russians but escaped and...
Roger Ringwood
September 21, 2016 | Sydney, UM
Very sad news !! What a great guy, so much fun at his bar and at Bavarian Lodge Oktoberfest drinking beer and Jagermeister. He will be missed
Keith Kormylo
September 20, 2016 | Prospect Heights, IL
I'll never forget his generosity and The Old Munich Inn... Oh how he loved to shoot pool!
Hans will truly be missed, my condolences to his family.
Pearl (Gray) Cooney
September 17, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ
Very sad to see this,but at the same time glad I ran across it.We had an interesting relationship,for many years.Playing pool with Hans vs 2 guys,I get in a fight with one,he tosses me out for 8 years and finally lets me back in,2 funny.My last time seeing him was having drinks at his favorite place,bought him a few and had a nice time.This makes me very sad,thanks for putting up with me dear Hans.
Terry Mcgowan
September 17, 2016 | Prospect Hts, IL