August Martin Hanke

August Martin Hanke, age 87, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005 in Richmond, Va., beloved husband of Barbara and loving father to Myron and wife, Lyn, of Herndon, Va., Jay and wife, Harriett, of Arlington, Va.; and Gilbert and wife, Sher, of Nacogdoches, Texas. He was the grandfather of six and the great-grandfather of eight. Martin is survived by his brother, Alfred of Van Alstyne, Texas. He was married to his first wife Helen for 49 1/2 years until her death. Martin was born in Wathena, Kan. in 1917, graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in mechanical engineering in 1939 and worked for the U.S. Navy Department of Bureau of Ships until his retirement in 1974. He received a commendation from the U.S. Navy for his invention and development of machinery used during the Korean War to replenish ships at sea. This machinery is still in use today. Martin was a long time trustee of Dulin United Methodist Church and served as vice president of the Blue Bird Motor Coach Club. Memorial services will be held in Richmond at Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. on Friday, June 24 at 2 p.m. and in Falls Church at Dulin United Methodist Church, 513 E. Broad St. on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Bldg #4, Richmond, Va. 23227.