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ROBERT HANSS Obituary
Bro. Hanss first met the Marianists at McBride H S in St. Louis. While making his First Vows on September 8, 1955, in Galesville, WI., and pronouncing his Perpetual Vow in St. Louis, MO. on July 19, 1959, he first studied at Rolla School of Mines in St. Louis, MO., earning a BS in Mining and Geology in 1954, prior to entering the Marianist Novitiate. Later, he studied Geophysics at Washington University in St. Louis, MO., completing his PhD in 1965. Br. Robert went on in later years to do post-doctoral studies at both Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA., and Wayne State University in Detroit MI. At one point, he was called upon by NASA to analyze rock samples brought back from the moon by Apollo astronauts.
Brother Robert was a beloved teacher, professor, geologist, missionary, novice master and community director. While devoting much of his life to the classroom, he felt particularly blessed by the years he spent in parish ministry – work that brought him in close touch with the poor and gave him a new "way to know Jesus." By the early 1980s, Brother Robert discerned that he was being called to a ministry outside the classroom which he would pursue in earnest by heading to Mexico in 1985. He lived there for the next 25 years. . He was open to go wherever he was sent. Then due to Alzheimer's, he carried a heavy cross of diminishing health, bearing it with peaceful acceptance for many years. We are sure our Blessed Mother welcomed him home with love and gratitude for serving her with the gift of his life. May he rest in peace.
He had a brother, Eugene (deceased) and is survived by his sister Elaine (Olson).
He has two nieces and two nephews: Keith, Krista, Paul, and Katie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Marianist Mission, Mt. St. John, 4435 East Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45430-1033.
Funeral Arrangements: Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:30 PM Private Viewing & 7:00 PM Rosary (for Marianists and family) at the Marianist Residence Chapel; and Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9:15 AM Viewing & 10:00 AM Mass at Assumption Chapel (St. Mary's University). Burial will be in the Marianist Cemetery immediately following the Mass.
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Ray Ciszewski
September 9, 2024
He was a teacher at Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee, when I met him as a student. He was a quiet, humble Marianist brother, very proficient at the area of mathematics which was an area in which I wasn't proficient. He was always available to help, and his explanations were invaluable. We kept in touch after my graduation, and I had an opportunity to meet his parents in the St Louis area (a very welcoming family!). We met up again in San Antonio, still kept in touch afterward. He became involved in the Charismatic movement of that time and together with his obligations and involvement with assisting the less fortunate among us, we lost track of each other. My memory of him is one of gratitude -- both as a teacher and a friend. In summary, we can definitely say to him, "Well done, oh loyal and faithful servant". You are now at rest in the arms of your Savior, Whom you served well. Rest in peace, Bro. Bob.
Mark Bleakley
May 24, 2023
Brother Bob you were such an inspiration to all of us Geology Students. You showed us the way.
Your dry humor cracked us up - kept us on our toes.
Your discipline taught us how to analyze , work, and study. .
Letting Charlie Galindo and myself work on the Moon Rocks in Lab .
I found a tiny Saphire in my sample !
Having Air Force and NASA shuttle crews studying Geology with us in your classes.
Our great St Mary’s Geology Field Trips to the Big Bend , TX Hill Country , Llano Uplift , South Texas Coastal Áreas - we were the envy of the other Students on Campus - watching us load up the Vans , Jeeps, and Pickup Trucks with camping gear, Geology Instruments - heading out for a week or two as Rock Eaters.
The time you teased us during a Field Trip in the Big Bend - pulling on dynamite wires in the Caballos Novaculite Road cut.
Or me chasing you around the class room trying to wipe Ash Weds ash from your fore head thinking it was dirt we All fell out laughing.
Steve Berchelman and Kathy Gandera’s Tapioca Mines in the Eagle Mountains .
You, Sybil, and Gene inspired us - the Camaraderie of Geology Majors - in the Science Building and throughout the Years as Alums.
Learned so many interesting historical facts from You
. exploring, studying the World through Time Travel giving us a sense of being.
We all had many happy times, adventures and fantastic memories to share with others because of you.
Our stepping stones in life yours a lantern showing us the way.
Your faithful student,
Mark Bleakley , Classes of ‘76 & ‘81,
Liza Sanchez, St. Mary's University
July 18, 2022
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Liza Sanchez
July 18, 2022
Rest in peace Brother Hanns.
Paul Olson
July 18, 2022
I was very glad to have such an interesting uncle in my life. I enjoyed his visits and his gentle and adventurous nature. One of my favorite memories is driving way up in to the Colorado mountains on an old mining road, and hiking well above tree line to a small mountain lake. I was in my 20's and he was likely in his early 60's but as strong of a hiker then as I ever was. A fast moving afternoon hail storm came over the mountain and caught us above tree line - we both laughed after running a good 1/4 mile through the hail to reach some shelter.
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