Henry "Hank" Hollander

Henry "Hank" Hollander, 88, of Fort Branch, Indiana, peacefully passed on February 20, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial in Jasper, Indiana, with his loving family by his side. Hank was born on April 25, 1937, in Ferdinand, Indiana, to the late Henry and Mary (Whipking) Hollander.

Hank served in United States Navy and later started at Emge Meat Packaging in Fort Branch and retired after more than 30 years of employment. Hank was a member of the VFW, he enjoyed camping, gardening and deer hunting, the rest of his time was spent with his loving family. He will truly be missed by all those that cared for and loved him.

He is survived by his children, Teelia (David) Pancake, Randy (Lori) Hollander; his grandchildren, Mitch Pancake, Melina (Luke) Wellmeyer, Jordan (Sarah) Hollander, Baylee Hollander and five great grand-children; his brothers, Tom (Sue) Schulteis, Jerry (Betty) Schulteis, Joseph "Bud" Schulteis; his sisters, Joyce (Grandville) Holland, Lois (Joe) Schnarr, Carolyn (Lonnie) Allen, Mary Harder; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Chloetta Hollander; his father, Henry Hollander; his mother and stepfather, Mary and Joseph Schulteis; his brother, Anthony "Tony" Hollander; and his sister Hettie Wolfe.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with the service beginning at 1:00 PM. A burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, Indiana. Pastor Luke Wellmeyer will be officiating.

Lamb Basham Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and care of the family.

Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com.