Dick Hanger Obituary

Dick Hanger passed away peacefully in his home, with his family by his ide, on July 5th, 2004, after a brief struggle with cancer. He was born at his home on the dairy on McClin-tock Drive in Tempe, on December 8th, 1929, to Lillian and Carl Hanger. He attended Kyrene school through all eight grades. He was active in 4-H and Boy Scouts. He graduated Tempe High School in 1947. He went on to attend Arizona State University, graduating in 1951 with a B.S. in Ag-business. He joined his father in the family dairy business in Tempe, which he purchased in 1961. He continued the dairy business, moving the operation to South Chandler in 1973. He will be missed by his family and countless numbers of friends. Dick is survived by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine, his children Sheri and Donald McCullough, Holly and Kevin Gale, Rick and Terri Hanger, Brian and Bridget Hanger, and eleven grandchildren. His sisters Frances Reichert, Kathryn Bunger, Irene Groves and Marian Lober. Dick was very involved in his community. His services included the following: Kyrene Farm Bureau President, Boy Scout District Commissioner, Cub Scout Leader, East Tempe Rotary President, Served 13 years on Tempe Union High School District Board, Served 29 years on United Dairymen of Arizona Board, Past President and Lifetime member of the Tempe Diablos Board, Member of Farm Credit Bank of Sacramento, Board Member of Farm Credit Council of Washington, D.C. and Over 20 years as a Roosevelt Water Conservation District Board Member. The viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Arizona Community Church. The church is located at 9325 S. Rural Rd in Tempe. Services will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 8th, at the same location. Mr. Hanger will be interred at Valley of the Sun Cemetery. The cemetery is located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. If you wish, donations in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society at Attn: Web P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta GA 30368-2454, or to Hospice of the Valley at 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 7, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Dick Hanger

16 Entries

Machelle McNeill

July 26, 2004

Dear Gerry and family,

I was not able to sign the guest book the day of Dick's funeral. Your family has always been so wonderful to me. It just does not seem possible he could be gone. Bennett Miller put it best "He is on his last trail ride."

Much love and like,

Machelle McNeill

Nancy Ryan Jerdee

July 19, 2004

I've been out of state for the summer and was stunned to hear of Dick's passing. My love and prayers to you and your family. Nancy

Mark and Tracy Healy

July 11, 2004

Please accept our condolences. Our deepest sympathy goes out to family and friends.

Scott Lehman

July 9, 2004

Dear Brian & all the Hanger family,

Although I only met Dick once I know he was a great guy, and I know that you and your family have suffered a great loss. May the love of family and friends help comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fred and Robin Lueck

July 9, 2004

Mr. Hanger will be sadly missed. He takes a part of Arizonas history with him in his passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and close friends.

Jack McNeal

July 9, 2004

Gerry,

Sorry to read about Dick as we were out of town this past week.

I have very fond memories of the days at UDA and the Young Cooperators, those were the some good old days.

Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jack

John Gray

July 8, 2004

I remember our times as kids growing up and going to Kyrene, riding the old T-bus with Mr. Miller @ the wheel, yelling to you as you got off in front of your house "to head straight for the barn after school". Our lives didn't mesh much after, but you can bet I will miss the memories of the times we were together.My deepest sympathy to you.

Sincerely, John Sr.

Cathie and Art Adams

July 8, 2004

Gerry and Family--We were unable to sign the guest book at today's service and wanted you to know we appreciated the service so much. It was a beautiful one. Dick was so loved by so many and he will be missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With love and caring, Cathie and Art

Kay Butler

July 8, 2004

Geri and Family, I was sorry to read about Dick's death. I remember you as one of the first couples I met when Wendell Rote and I moved to Tempe. You and Dick were so much fun and so welcoming. Your former home on McClintock is near my son Wendell's house and I think of both of you every time I drive by. Dick was a great guy...a real guy. I'm so sorry for your loss, your family's loss, Tempe's loss.

Clifton Iverson

July 8, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful man to do business with at John Trimble, Inc. As parts manager, it was always a pleasure for me to see him walk through the door.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Jack and Bette Coleman

July 8, 2004

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

Frank and Beverly Healy

July 7, 2004

Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.

Brandie Bramsen

July 7, 2004

Mr. Hanger was a wonderful man. I always enjoyed his warm smile and laughter at family get togethers. I promise to visit him everytime I go to see my brother. He will be missed.

RALPH A WATKINS JR

July 7, 2004

We are all to busy,with our own

little probblems,to call our life

long friends.

Haven't seen you since our 50th

reunion at ASU. I will always

recall the great visit, you, Bob

Stump and myself enjoyed during those two days.

Ralph A Watkins jr