Paul Vincent Hanke

1942 - 2021

Paul Vincent Hanke, 79, Passed away on Monday, December 13th, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. A private service will be held at a later date.

Paul was born on September 14th, 1942 in Des Moines, IA, grew up in Newton, IA and graduated Newton High School in 1962. He worked for Cozad's Dry Cleaners before beginning his 25 year career with Maytag and retired in 2000. After retiring, he moved a few different times before settling in Kirksville, MO where he lived the remainder of his years. Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton for many years. He loved classic rock and football, and was a collector. Paul always lived life on his own terms, and will be missed greatly.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ethel Hanke, his sister, Evelyn Phelps, a niece, Catherine Dodd, and his beloved dog, Emily. Those left to honor his memory include: his son, Jon (Melanie) Hanke of Cumming, IA, his daughter Jodi (Wayne) Saunders of St Augustine, FL, his grandchildren, Casey, Cody, Zackary and Chloe, great-granddaughters, Sawyer and Paxton. He is also survived by his estranged wife, Marilyn Hanke of Kirksville, MO, first wife Darlene of Newton, his nieces, Becky, Linda and Sherry, as well as special friends at Kirksville Heights Apartments.