LADISLAV-HANKA-Obituary

DR. LADISLAV "Lad" HANKA

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jul 29, 1920 – Mar 26, 2018

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BORN
July 29, 1920
DIED
March 26, 2018
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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HANKA, DR. LADISLAV "Lad" Dr. Ladislav "Lad" Hanka, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at 97 years of age. Dr. Hanka was born on July 29, 1920, in the village of Mnetice, Czechoslovakia to Ladislav and Marie (Borovcova) Hanka. He loved natural history and studied well,...

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I didn't know him but wished that I had. Wonderful tribute! Condolences for your loss of this wonderful human being.

Vazena pani Evo a deti pana Ladislava, prosim prijmete ode me uprimnou soustrast. Znali jsme se v Kalamazoo a z prace v Upjohnu. Preji Vam dobre zdravi a velice krasne vzpominky. Srdecne, Evzena Jameson

Lad was the epitome of a gentleman and a scholar. His knowledge of nature was matched only by his kindness. It was a privilege to have known him.

Sending condolences and love to all the family.

The FTD Eternal Friendship Bouquet

The first Earth Day was celebrated when Janet was in 8th grade. Dr. Hanka was our guest speaker on that day and, of course, was wonderful. Throughout my science teaching career his name would pop up in a supportive stance especially when KAMSC was born.

Cynthia Addison

Lad worked with my dad and he was a VERY sweet and special guy. Prayers for Eva and all the family. He is singing with the angels!

Wonderful life story, and well written. So sorry for your family's loss, but you must be so grateful to have had him in your life.

I knew Lad Hanka through the Kalamazoo Valley Chapter of
Trout Unlimited and got to know him well during the many
First Friday Luncheons that I was privileged to attend at the
Beacon Club. I also remember fishing on the Bighorn River with Lad.mMy sincerest condolences go to the Hanka family. Lad was
a genuine person, warm and compassionate. My life was enriched
through my association with Lad. I know that he will be missed by
family and friend alike; he will not be forgotten.