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A memorial service will be conducted at 2 o'clock pm, Sunday, April 13th, at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Pastor Brad Shockley officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday beginning at 1:00PM until the hour of service at 2:00PM.
Mr. Hannel was born on May 14, 1943, in Pearl, Illinois, to the late Fred Hannel & Abbie Jackson Craigmiles. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Cuban Crisis. He was a retired superintendent after over 20 years in the Illinois gas and water utility industry. He dearly loved his family especially his grandchildren and was a member of Pleasant View First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Hannel; son, Benjamin (Deanna) Hannel; daughters, Bobbie (Michael) Stocker and Brenda (Keith) Jerik; grandchildren, Bridget Smith, John Michael Stocker, Jr., Kayla Jerik, Casey (Tyler) Jarboe, Katie (Dalton) Sonneborn; Ethan Hannel, and Kyle Kunz; and 8 great-grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hannel's memory to: Tennova Hospice, 647 Dunlop Lane, Suite 117, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
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Guila Jackson
April 1, 2025
I´m so very sorry to hear of Ben´s passing. He, Fred and I grew up together and Chapin, Illinois. With me being the only girl I was tormented by them both but I loved them with all my heart. I have so many memories from that time. My condolences and love go to Barb and the kiddos and grandkids. Ben was a good guy.
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Guila M Jackson (cousin)
April 1, 2025
I´m so very sorry to hear of Benny´s passing. He, Fred and I grew up together in Chapin, Illinois.
Sending love and hugs to Barb, the kiddos and grandkids for peace and comfort during this most difficult. May Benny RIP.
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