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Paul Hans Obituary
GODFREY — Paul Joseph Hans, 88, died unexpectedly at 4:22 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home in Godfrey. Born June 8, 1932 in Alton, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Budde) Hans.
Mr. Hans was a U.S. Army veteran who fought in the Korean war and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey where he served as an usher for over 40 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 1308 and a 4th Degree member of the Godfrey Knights of Columbus. He worked many fish fries for the KC Hall. In 1993 he retired as a mold maker for Owens Illinois Mold Shop in Alton after 42 ½ years of service. Following retirement, he worked at Rolling Hills Golf Course for many years.
On October 30, 1954 he married the former Dorothy Elizabeth Grelle. She preceded him in death on June 20, 2011. Surviving is a daughter, Nancy Cook (Danny) of Elsah, three sons, Stephen Hans of Godfrey, Tom Hans (Carol Sykes) of Brighton, and David Hans (Mary) of Town and Country, Missouri, and a son-in-law, Jim Baze of Godfrey. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter Linda Baze and a sister, Betty Wilkinson.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Father Steve Janoski will officiate. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey with full military honors. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the Godfrey Knights of Columbus or the VFW Ritual Team. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Paul Stilwell
April 3, 2021
My condolences to the Hans family on their loss. I've known Paul for over fifty years. Fellow Moldmaker, golfer and friend. Paul was a super guy in every way.
Martha Joehl Schroeder
April 3, 2021
Paul was such a good, kind man. I knew him most recently from the orthopedic office, but also from church. He was soft spoken and just a delight to speak with. He surely is in Heaven with his wife and daughter. I’m thankful that I got to connect with him later in his life. May Gods loving arms be wrapped around his children and comfort them at this time. RIP Paul.
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