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Hans has been a resident of Rosebud since 1987. He grew up in Germany before migrating to the U.S. in 1956. In June of 1962 he married the love of his life, Elly Carlson in New York City. The two went on to build a home and life together which included one son. Hans owned and operated Nova Kennels for most of his life raising racing Greyhound's. He was involved in the National Greyhound Association, Texas Greyhound Association, and won the Gulf Greyhound Park TX Bred race in 1994 amongst many others. Hans loved to cook for his family and travel the world. He loved his family deeply and his dogs. Hans will be dearly missed by many friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elly Carlson, and brother Rudolf Limmer.
Hans leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Peter Limmer and wife Cathy of Rosebud, grandchildren Melissa Limmer-Riola of Houston, Christie Limmer of Rosebud, Thomas Limmer of Houston, Catherine Carr of Leander, two great-grandchildren, and one on the way.
A memorial service for Hans will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron, TX, on Thursday, January 4th, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with these arrangements.
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Greg Cruz
January 3, 2024
Hans was a gentleman in every sense of the word, he would help anyone who asked. I've known Hans for years when he first brought his kennel to Colorado. His sense of humor was legendary, always had a smile on his face. Rest in peace my friend.
Bill Peterson
December 10, 2023
I met Hans while I was a Security Guard at Derby Lane. He and Peter when Peter was in town would stop at Guard gate just to chit chat with me. They were both a pleasure to work with. Rest in Peace Hans Bill Peterson
Rodger and Donna Barr
December 10, 2023
Hans was the funniest man I ever met, it scares me to think how funny he´d have been if I understood everything he said. I started this great passion that is Greyhound Racing with Hans and Elly in the early 1980´s. We went to Wonderland and ran second in the Grady Sprint with Lamper and later that year we ran 2nd in the Seabrook Great Greyhound Race. Both very memorable experiences, more because of Hans than hitting the ticket in the finals. Then 34 years later winning the Derby Lane Remembrance Stake with Poweroftraction. Hans was always the bigger than life presence In any room. He and Elly were an unbelievable team, never to be duplicated, impeccably efficient, and always fun to be around. The world has now lost the second half of the classiest twosome to ever grace a Greyhound Track. They are now together again, as it should be. Hans, thank you for everything!
Gabi Simon
December 10, 2023
Liebe Familie von Hans
Wir sind sehr traurig und waren betroffen von Hans Ableben zu hören.Vielen herzlichen Dank,dass Ihr uns informiert habt. Leider waren wir zu überrascht und haben uns nicht den Namen und Telefonnummer des deutschsprachigen Verwandten notiert,der uns auch angerufen hat. Bitte meldet euch nochmal,bzw dieser nette Verwandte aus Bayern. Unser herzliches Beileid,Familie Gabi Simon
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