Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

HANS

Badollet

Ference

Foster

SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE – June 28, 1998

Alex P. Hans

April 14, 1917 – June 26, 1998

Alex Peter Hans, 81, of Wilshire Drive, South Bend IN, died on Friday, June 26, in his residence.

He was born on April 14, 1917, in St Joseph Co IN, to Elizabeth (Ference) and Alex Hans, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Peter Hans.

On April 5, 1942, in South Bend, he married Mae Ann Foster, who died on June 18, 1998.

Mr. Hands is survived by a brother, Robert Hans of North Liberty IN, a sister-in-law, Bertha (Wayne) Badollet of South Bend; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Hans was a retired purchasing agent for the Bendix Corporation. He and his family were charter members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Royals International Camping Group and American Legion Post 161, Mishawaka IN.

He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, stationed in Germany, serving in the Battle of the Bulge. While in the army, he was one of the first people to be chosen for radar training.

He was a graduate of Central High School, where he received many athletic awards for running.

He was a 32^nd degree Mason, a member of Scottish Rite and Knights Templar and a 50 year member of F&AM.

Services for Mr. Hans will be at 1:30pm on Monday in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Rev. James F. Turrell and Deacon Joseph Illes, both of the Cathedral of St. James, as well as Rev. Dr. Kennard Wilson of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at St Joseph Valley Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 2 to 4pm today in the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 S. William Street

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 915 N. Olive Street, South Bend IN 46619.