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Alvin Hankemeier Obituary
Alvin A. Hankemeier
Age 90 of Dale, Wisconsin, died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home with his daughter Nancy by his side on Friday, November 28, 2014.
Alvin was born in the Township of Greenville on October 1, 1924, the son of Otto and Frieda (Schuldt) Hankemeier. He was baptized on October 19, 1924, and confirmed on September 4, 1938, both by Pastor Leonard Kaspar at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville. On September 29, 1956, Alvin married Emilie Michaelis at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. Alvin and Emilie were married for 42 years before her death in 1999. While farming Alvin worked as a milk hauler for South Greenville Dairy and then Silverfield Cheese Factory in Fremont, retiring from the business in the summer of 1985. Through the years he also worked for Neenah Foundry, Pierce Manufacturing, and Hortonville WireWorks. He officially retired from work in 1996 at age 73. Alvin mowed lawn at the Dale Park and Immanuel Church Cemetery.
Alvin enjoyed the simple things in life; sitting in his lawn chair watching the neighbors drive by, drinking his warm Old Milwaukee, smoking his pipe, trapping chipmunks, and taking country drives sightseeing.
Alvin in survived by his children: Alan (special friend, Mary Jo) Hankemeier, Nancy (David) Leintz, Jack (Luann) Hankemeier, Judy (Keith) Thomas, Mark (Kim) Hankemeier, and Lynn (Brian) Bangart; ten grandchildren: Tracy Winkelman, Michael (Katy) Leintz and Timothy (Sara) Leintz, Amy Hankemeier, Adam (Ryan) Bazan, Amanda Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Sarah (Mills) Neubert, Christopher Hankemeier and Jessica Hankemeier. He is further survived by his great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Charis, and Micaiah Winkelman, Elliot Leintz, Henry Leintz, and Corey and Mason Neubert; brothers, Jerry (Mary) Hankemeier and David (Donna) Brehmer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Alvin is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Emilie; two brothers, Ernst and Herbert; two sisters, Marie Ziegert and Ruth Meyer; brother and sister-in-laws including special sister-in-law, Wilma Hankemeier.
The funeral service for Alvin will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Church (W7265 School Rd) Greenville, with Pastor John Qualmann officiating. Family and friends may visit directly at church Thursday evening from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and again Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may directed to Immanuel Lutheran School Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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Al Hietpas
December 2, 2014
Jack and Luann, You have my deepest sympathy. Prayers going to your entire Family.
December 1, 2014
Someone told me when an aged person dies it is like a library burning. I am sure this was the case with your dad Jack. Sounds like he shared many experiences with many people and will be greatly missed. His final chapter here was now written. I'm sure he is already enjoying his reward in heaven. Jan & Bob
Luann Hankemeier
December 1, 2014
Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I was so blessed with Alvie as my Father-in-law.
Lynn Bangart
December 1, 2014
I am his youngest child and I thank you all for the kind words and stories! My father would love all the stories about him as he love to talk to others. He was always a friendly and helpful to others.
Linda Kanaman
December 1, 2014
Sending prayers out to Al's family...i worked with Al At Neenah Foundry he was a wonderful man. R.I.P. Al
November 30, 2014
LuAnn so sorry to here Jack's father and
your father in law has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Eddie and Aunt Rose Marie.
Laura
November 30, 2014
I met Alvin when I lived in Dale wi he would wave every time I drove past his home so one day I had to stop and find out just who this man was that sat in his garage waving at me daily and am I glad I did I shook his hand listen to his story and was on my way back home and I looked forward to seeing him sitting there in his chair day after day Thank you Alvin you brought a little sunshine into my life on a daily bases R.I.P.
Edwin Schuh
November 30, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
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