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Michael HANNING Obituary
Michael J. - Beloved husband of Sandra A. Hanning nee Austin for 40 years. Devoted father of Jessica (Reese) Gable & Rebecca (Joshua) Scheerer. Cherished grandfather of Harper Gable, Anderson Gable, Eden Scheerer, and Wyatt Scheerer. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Graduate of University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music and of Miami University (Ohio). Member of Ohio Music Education Association, Vocal Arts Ensemble, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Opera. He was the choral director for Colerain High School for 28 years and choir director for Groesbeck United Methodist Church for 31 years. Passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, November 6th from 2 PM until time of Memorial Service at 4 PM at the Groesbeck United Methodist Church, 8871 Colerain Ave., 45251.Reception to follow service at the church. Private interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by a memorial contribution to Hospice of Cincinnati or the Michael J. Hanning Music Scholarship Fund c/o Colerain High School. Gwen Mooney Funeral Home (513-853-1035) entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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Andrea Canny
October 28, 2021
Ten years gone? Seems impossible to me. But, you and your cheeky smile and humor and wisdom live on in my memory every day. Without you, I wouldn't have the career or life I have today. I am eternally grateful! Love you.
Marlene Beal
October 27, 2021
Hard to believe it´s been ten years you left here. You are truly missed as all our loved ones are.
I´ll be seeing you!!!!
Blessings and fond memories.
Karen (Lemon) Puterbaugh
February 24, 2015
May God bless the Hanning family. I have great memories of choir with Mr.Hanning. I played piano for class in 1981 and 1982. While not always the most patient , he put up with my teenage frustration at playing the same passages over and over, till it was just right. He had an ingenious way of getting the students to pay attention. When we were boisterous and loud , he would SING. Everyone would immediately stop to listen, his voice was so powerful. He also had a way of nudging you to do more, be more than you thought you could. Not many high school choirs could handle the Carmina Burana, but we did. While at the All State Choir practice, I overheard other music teachers say how brilliant he was. He was. Musicians I have met as an adult have been amazed by what we accomplished as high schoolers. Know that he will live on through all his kids, professional musicians and amateurs alike.
Lemonhead
Waffers Brown
November 28, 2011
My deepest prayers & condolences go out to the family. Mr. Hanning was truly a great teacher who will be missed. I remember when he invited me to sing at Groesbeck Methodist & everyone clapped. Mr Hanning later told me that that had not happened in over 20 years. It was under his leadership & training I know what I know, and have passed it on to others. May he forever Rest
susan diaz(geisen)
November 25, 2011
Mr. Hanning was the best that I will ever know. He brought us to state championships and alot of different plays. Now he is one of the angels' in heavens music directors. God Bless!!
Darla Bernhardt
November 24, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. He brought out the best in his students (me being one of them). I'll never forget him.
christina horton
November 23, 2011
mr.hanning was the best choir teacher ever i will always remerber him in my heart forever . he was so cheer and happy he gave me alot of confidence in my life and my mom too he was rule model for me he tought me how sing i will miss him christina k. horton
Lauren Rogers
November 15, 2011
Mr. Hanning was much beloved by so many of his students. His confidence in me shaped my life and encouraged me to go on and do things most only dream ... one of which was touring in the cast of "Up with People" ... He was an inspiration and beyond.
Darryl Echoles (1984)
November 11, 2011
Love was in the music he taught. Love was in the words he spoke. He had this way of making every student he talked to feel special. Mr. Hanning made it cool to be a part of the musical journey at Colerain. Thank you for believing in me Mr. Hanning. You will be missed. Darryl
November 10, 2011
What a great way to invest your life. Mike made the world a better place, helped to change the lives of hundreds of young people, and blessed thousands with his music. What a tribute to you both. One writer said that the key to life is to "live, love, and leave a legacy". Mike did it with passion... I am a better person because I can say I knew him....John (Judy Colyer) Wolfe "54.
judy Colyer Wolfe
November 10, 2011
Sandy....being in school at Madeira HS in the 50's with Mike was to have a friend. He was a friend to everyone. Sandy...to you and your daughters, John and I send our deepest sympathy. What a legacy he leaves. It is awesome when someone lives out their dreams and leads others to live out theirs. We are thinking of you and sending our prayers and love. Reverends John and Judy (Colyer) Wolfe
Shelley Janszen (1972)
November 9, 2011
Sandy and family
I was heartbroken when I learned of Mikes passing. I have such fond memories of singing in the girls glee club under Mikes direction at CHS, remembering his powerful voice as the announcer at all the CHS football games and singing 'O Holy Night' during the Christmas services at Grosebeck Methodist. Mike was a wonderful man and a wonderful teacher, I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anna Stefanopoulos-Ehrenschwender
November 9, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Hanning was an excellent teacher and a wonderful man. I will never forget my time with him at Colerain High School. My prayers are with your family.
November 8, 2011
Thank you for all your wisdom. You taught me to sing and breath from my center along with my heart. Like everyone else -–The Lord Bless You and Keep You-- will always have you in my thoughts. Always Love Diane Decker Campbell
November 8, 2011
Sandy and family,
so saddened to hear of Mike's demise; have thought of you guys many times in the past years. We have been away from the area for 20 years now. Can't remember when we were last in each others company. Cousins should have stayed in more contact with each other.
We had wonderful times together at family doings when we were kids. Mike's mom and my dad were sister and brother.
With love an sympathy;
Lois Ann (Gabe) McCarty
Cindy Sansone Gaige
November 7, 2011
I really enjoyed my Ensemble experience with Mr. Hanning. My favorite memories are of Christmas caroling at Tri-County Mall and our trip to State competition. Mr. Hanning was a lot of fun and I will never forget him or his love of music. Rest in Peace Mr. Hanning
Dan & Shanda Wooten
November 6, 2011
Mike was responsible for bringing me to Cincy from Pensacola, FL. He and Sandy introduced me to my wife. He guided me thru a tough career move and made me such a better musician, a better teacher, and...most of all a better person. He was my "father away from home" and, having just lost my father this year, I understand all too well what we have all lost in Mike. May God bless him and keep him until we can sing with him again. We love you Mike.
November 6, 2011
What a great person Mike was. I met him my first year of high school, and he remained a friend across that year and into the next. In chorus my first year, he sang the tenor solo in "There Were Shepherds," and I can hear him singing it to this day. Rest in peace, Mike. My condolences to you, Sandy, and your family.
—Margo Johnson Edelfelt
November 6, 2011
Mike spent many hours with my brother and I as we grew up in Madeira. He was a wonderful person in youth and with age. Our sympathy and prayers are with you in you time of grief.
Willard Anthe and Jacquelyn Anthe Chadwick
Ned Portune
November 6, 2011
Mike brought the love of music to everyone and always coaxed the best there was out of us all. His enthusiasm and wonderful gift helped give me a lifetime of memories and appreciation for music.
Russell Cottrell
November 6, 2011
Thank you for Carmina Burana; I will never forget it.
Kim (Alexander) and Mark Reller
Kim Reller
November 6, 2011
Mike was a wonderful inspiration to me. His energy, smile and high expectations of the music he created from us students, was amazing....He was the choir director at Colerain High School, when I attended there, and I so enjoyed singing in his Ensemble. I was especially blessed to have experienced his singing at the Groesbeck United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He always raised the spiritual meaning of Christmas, when his tenor voice vibrated within all of us, as he sang "Oh Holy Night"
His presence will be missed my so many on this earth...My sympathy to all those closest to him...he is smiling now and continues to preform for his creator.
Steve Frazier
November 5, 2011
Mr. Hanning was a wonderful choir director and he taught me so much. His inspiration has made me a choir director. My memories of him start in junior high when he took over for our director when she left .....cutting his grass in the summer and to singing a duet with him when he went back to Miami University and I was there also. Singing with him made me feel as if I could sail away in the song.
Please accept my sympathy and my prayers for your loss.
My first paid singing came at Sandy and Mr. Hanning's wedding...I still have the cash which I taped into a scrapbook.
Love to you all,
Donna Roy (Losh)
November 5, 2011
I have wonderful memories of Mike all through our High School years at Madeira. He was an amazing guy! I feel blessed to have you Sandy as a friend through our emails My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know Mike is in Heaven now singing with the Angels!
Rita Adler
November 5, 2011
What fond memories we have of Mike growing up in Madeira; Coney Island, the Marathon, prom and singing at our wedding. Our deepest sympathy to Sandy and his lovely family. Much love, Harry & Rita (Lutes) Adler, Class of 57 & 58 Madeira High School.
Laurie Cochrane
November 4, 2011
Sandy and family,
May God bring HIs comfort and peace to you in your loss. Van and I would have loved to know him and look forward to that day.
Our deepest sympathy to you.
Friends and family at Vineyard Church Northwest
Greg Stiling
November 4, 2011
Mike Hanning. A wonderful friend and very memorable teacher indeed. His signature song “O Holy Night” as well as his expertise and antics with a baton will forever be with those privileged to sing with him. Rest and sing in heavenly peace. Love, grace and peace of our Lord Jesus to Sandy and family.
Jayne Lackman-Lash
November 3, 2011
Mr. Hanning was an outstanding teacher. He will be so missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the entire Hanning family. He is now leading a choir of angels making beautiful music for eternity.
Lauren Powers Byrum
November 3, 2011
Jay, Becca, and Birdie.... Hanning the Great will always and forever be a second father to me. I cannot recount a summer that didn't include him while I was growing up. Some of my fondest memories include our Hilton Head trip, the Old pink beach house... jamming to MC Hammer in the car, oh and who could forget the poisonous gas cloud? Oh Wait... what about rides in the station wagon??
I love you Hanning the Great! Heaven just gained an awesome man and wonderful teacher. God Bless you all.
Lauren Powers Byrum... Wilson, NC
Ginger Staton
November 3, 2011
Mr. Hanning, as I remember him from my days as a Colerain student was one of those special people you always remember. His smile and genuine compassion for the students will always be something I will remember. You learn many things from teachers that goes way beyond the subject they are teaching. When they are as inspirational as Mr. Hanning you learn how to find your passion and share it with those around you. Thanks Mr. Hanning for caring about us.
Ginger Gutknecht Staton/Marietta, GA
Carol & Mike Carroll
November 3, 2011
We have many fond memories of fun times with Sandy and Mike. Our prayers to your family on such a loss. May he rest in peace.
Robert Libby
November 3, 2011
I meet Mike at Groesbeck UMC when he was courting Sandra. I found my love of sacred music from his baton and that love still burns 45 years later. Thank you for your passion. The Holy Choir can now do "O Holy Night" the right way.
Jim Powers
November 3, 2011
From the Powers family, Jim, Susie, and Lauren: what a great loss for us all! Mike was best friend to me, music mentor to Susie, and "Hanning The Great" to Lauren. We will be there to share our love and memories. God keep you enfolded in his arms.
Mary Bellman
November 3, 2011
Mike Hanning was one of the best choral directors I've ever sung with. He made his work look so easy and fun, and inspired many of us to be music teachers and choral directors, following in his footsteps, and hoping to be as effective. I will always remember his command to sing with "pizazz." I find myself repeating that and other "Hanning-isms" here and there at rehearsals. The man changed lives and will be missed by so many. My sincere sympathies to his wife Sandy, his children and grandchildren and to his friends. -- Mary Bellman, Colerain class of 1976
November 3, 2011
Mr. Hanning will always be in my heart. He was an inspiring teacher and loved, respected and admired by everyone I know. The world was a happier place with him in it, and I will try to carry that part of his teaching legacy wherever I go. God bless Sandy and keep her and his girls near.
Jan Seiter
November 3, 2011
Mr.Hanning was the best music teacher there ever was at Colerain. It was a blessing and a honor to have been his student and to have gone to the state championship with him to represent Colerain High School. May you rest in peace and now you are singing with the angels. God Bless. Susan Geisen
November 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of you families loss. Mike was just a wonderful person and educator. He always was such a great father and husband who adored his family. It was an honor to have known him and all of you. You were a family of much love and grace. My deepest sympathy to all of the extended Hanning families, You were truly blessed to have had him in your lives. Susan Kindt Holbrook
Bill and Marlene Beal
November 3, 2011
Sandy and Family. Bill and I send our deepest sympathy to you and yours. What a pleasure to know Michael. He sang at our wedding 53 year ago. I'll never forget him! What a sweetie. He's in the best of company now....waiting for the rest of us.
Blessings,
Bill and Marlene Beal
Stephanni Cohen
November 3, 2011
Michael touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy, his family, friends, past students and loved ones.
With Love, Stephanni (Schweitzer), Jerry, Zac & Libby Cohen
Robin Kroeger Brinkman
November 3, 2011
Mr. Hanning was one of my favorite teachers at Colerain High School and someone I will never forget. His captivating personality always made me smile. His passion for music inspired me to be a better singer and person. I am saddened to hear about his passing and will keep the Hanning family in my thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in knowing that Mr. Hanning's memory will live on in the countless people that he inspired over the years.
November 3, 2011
Mike Hanning was a superb choral director and our family benefited from his talents in many ways. Our sincerest sympathies to Sandy and family. George, Mary Jane, Scott King and Susan King Levine.
November 3, 2011
We always enjoyed talking to Mike and we had fun raising two cows in his field. He was a great singer with a strong voice. I know he will be missed. Sandy & Mike were our wonderful neighbors for 30 years before we moved to Florida. Ray & Valerye Garratt
Sandy Kipp
November 3, 2011
Our deepest Sympathy.
Roger and Sandy Kipp
Doug Parker
November 3, 2011
Mike Hanning was far more than a music teacher or choir director. He was a friend, a mentor, a confidant, and an inspiration to all of us that had the good fortune of associating with him.
Maria Thorpe
November 2, 2011
To a wonderful music teacher and a good friend. Thanks for the the pleasure of being in your class. RIP Mr. Hanning.
November 2, 2011
The Angels have a new Director! What a great man. Rest in peace Music Man. Paul Berleman CIncinnati, Ohio
ann lucas
November 2, 2011
sorry for yr loss he was a great music director
Alice Kays
November 2, 2011
Mr. Hanning, the best of the best - I was in his class, senior year...1969; what a delightful experience indeed. Singing at the mall, producing an album and being one of his students was awesome. After I graduated from college and moved to Chicago, NYC and then Connecticut, I went to visit my parents in Cincinnati and ran into Mr. Hanning at the chili parlor in White Oak, truly a pleasure as he and I recognized each other as if I was still his student. (He will always be my teacher) Loved him for who he was and I am sure he is in heaven - I guess I better behave myself so I can see him again...The angels just received the BEST of the BEST teacher/director available. God bless him and keep him!
Bonnie(Yelliott) Riddle
November 2, 2011
I enjoyed learning music under Mr. Hanning both in school and at church.
Lori Penno-Kusters
November 2, 2011
I love music because of the passion Mr. Hanning had for his students while I atteneded Colerain High School.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ewvierhoma quincy
November 2, 2011
God almighty grant his family the heart and strength to bear the loss. Amen.
Amy Henkel
November 2, 2011
Sandy,Jessica and Rebecca- I'm so sorry for your loss. I never hear "O Holy Night" without thinking of Mike. What a good man with a heavenly voice- He'll be the main man in God's choir I'm sure :)
Love and Prayers for all of you,
Amy Henkel
Julia Hollis
November 2, 2011
Praying the family finds peace in knowing that Mr Hanning was a man that remains in thousands of memories as one of the greatest!
Donna Densford Thinnes
November 2, 2011
I graduated in 1969 and I remember Mr. Hanning as a wonderful teacher and human being. He was one of the best and will be greatly missed by many. God bless your family.
Andrea Canny
November 2, 2011
My love and prayers go to the whole Hanning clan. Without this dear man, my 26 yr. career would not have been possible. He will always remain the talented, supportive, creative and cheeky devil that I always knew and loved. It has been an honor being in his choir and in the presence of the great love of his family. Thank you, Hanning, for giving this girl without makeup the best gift in the world, a future. xoxo Love always, Andrea Canny
Emmy O'Mahony-Higgins
November 2, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing that Mike is finally at peace. Your family is in my prayers.
Laura Sweeney Masters
November 2, 2011
I am truely sorry for your loss. Mr. Hanning was well respected by the Sweeney family.
Lauren Hollinger
November 2, 2011
Mr. Hanning brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him! I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael J. Hanning being goofy and fun in the Colerain High School music room.
Christine Laub
November 2, 2011
Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family and all who loved him. He was a huge positive influence for so many people. He has left a great legacy of music and dreams fulfilled through him. I was one of those people whose life he changed for the better. Now my daughter is also following in those footsteps, as I pass along his encouragement to me and my talent, to her. What a great example he was for us all! Someday we will be singing in the choir he is already assembling for us. Cannot wait to have him direct me again, tapping his baton on the music stand in front of him, looking out and smiling and then...we sing! This picture is how I will always remember him. Our fun and light hearted music teacher! Blessings!
Debbie Nienaber
November 2, 2011
Thank you Mr. Hanning for the joy you brought to my life. You are now helping to lead the Choir in Heaven!
Cathy (Schmidt) Barnes '79
November 2, 2011
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Know that there is an outpouring of support and prayers for the family from all of his former students. We learned so much from him, and will remember him fondly.
Kim Ranson Hauser
November 2, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
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