Adolph R. Hanslik

ADOLPH R. HANSLIK

LUBBOCK - Adolph Rudolph Hanslik was born to the late Frank and Mary Hanslik in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, on March 22, 1917. He grew up on the family farm in Hallettsville.
Beginning at age 24, he served in World War II with the 124th Army signal Corps Radio Intelligence for over four years. After returning from the military, Adolph went to work for Otto Goedecke Cotton Company in Hallettsville as a cotton merchant apprentice. In 1952, he moved to Corpus Christi and started the Adolph Hanslik Cotton Company. In 1954, he moved the company to Lubbock where the company became a very successful exporter of Texas Cotton. He was active, as president, in the affairs of his company until his death.
Adolph's leadership, talent and vision got him involved in a wide array of community, business and philanthropic endeavors. He was a past president of the Texas Cotton Association, Lubbock Cotton Exchange, and the Lubbock Club. He also served on the boards of the American Cotton Shippers Association, Salvation Army, State National Bank, Texas International Cotton School, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, All Saints Episcopal School, Lubbock Board of City Development, Goodwill Industries, Lubbock International Cultural Center, St. Paul's Church on the Plains, United Way, UMC Foundation, Lubbock Executive Club, Lubbock Lions Club, and the Texas Tech President's Council.
Adolph worked tirelessly to make Lubbock and West Texas a better place. He repeatedly gave of himself to those who needed him. Adolph leaves an example of community service matched by few.
Adolph received many awards in recognition of his dedication and leadership. Among them are the Salvation Army William Booth Award in 1997; the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award in 1999; and Philanthropist Award in 1998.
Adolph had a passion for the cotton business. In particular, he thrived on the interaction he had with the people in the business all over the world. He also had a strong interest in helping people get into the cotton business and gave financial and other kinds of support to a number of individuals to that end.
Adolph Hanslik was known for his integrity, his marvelous sense of humor, his generosity and dependability. He was a devoted family man, a friend, and a gentleman.
Adolph is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Montalvo and her husband Alfred of San Antonio; wife, Judy Hanslik; adopted son, Joe and his wife Ladonna of Lubbock; stepdaughter, Ruami Stephenson and her husband Jimmy of Lubbock; nine grandchildren, Nicholas and Brandon Hanslik, Patrick Shepherd, Matthew, Andrew, Philip and Mia Montalvo, Clint Stephenson and wife Chrissy, David Stephenson and wife Melissa; four great-grandchildren, Caitlin and her brother Conner Stephenson of Lubbock; James Stephenson and Samuel Stephenson of San Antonio; brother, Herman Hanslik and wife Palmae of Hallettsville; and sister, Adela Pohl, also of Hallettsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Hanslik; brothers, Frank and Alvin Hanslik; sister, Lillie Spies; adopted son, Neal Hanslik; and great-grandson, Jon Stephenson.
A celebration of his wonderful life will be held at St. Paul's Church on the Plains at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007. Additionally, the family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. today at Rix Funeral Directors, 1901 Broadway, in Lubbock.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 28, 2007 at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery in Hallettsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Lubbock, 1111 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or to the charity of your choice.
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