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Robert Hans

Jacksonville, Florida

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HANS Robert Bob Hans, Jr., 62, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Bob grew-up in Cincinnati where he graduated from Greenhills High School in 1967. Bob graduated from Defiance College (Defiance, OH) in 1971. He earned a Master's...

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My most vivid and happy memory of Young Bob was when he pulled his new convertible into his parents' driveway. He was nice enough to give a couple of little kids in the neighborhood, including me, a ride around the block in his new ride. My heart goes out to his family for their loss.

We are very grateful for the life of Coach Hans. As the Head Coach, he surrounded himself with quality assistants like himself who influenced the lives of boys and girls to achieve their goals. His teams always excelled in academics as well as athletics and many went on to college as a result of his staff's guidance. He was more than a coach, he was a mentor and role model. We thank him for dedicating his life for the betterment of children. The Hans family is blessed because he worked to...

Coach Hans invited me to run on his team many times, which I ignored for years. Finally I gave in to what would be the most important and formative part of my adolescence. Coach Hans provided the structure and opportunity to develop my values, friendships and goals that put me where I am today. I believe that Coach Hans had a tealent for seeking to understand each one of us and guiding us to be our best. As I walk the hallways in the school where I teach now, I remember Coach Hans' kind and...

Dear Patti,
Natalie and I are thinking of you and your Family and our prayers are with you.
I always enjoyed talking with Bob at clinics and meets, he was always willing to help young coaches find their way. I will always be greatful to have known him, he was great guy.
Ron and Natalie Norris

I am so saddend that your son and my family's long time friend is gone after his long struggle. I send my deepest condolances. Carolyn Barton Gesteland

I owe so much to Coach Bob Hans that I was never able to repay him. He has been a great inspiration for me to help others. I look forward to seeing him in heaven.

Patti,sorry to hear the news,This is a great loss this world need more men like Bob, Coswell depeiza FTC.