Kermit S. Hanke

Obituary

Kermit Stanley Hanke was born on August 25, 1933, in Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Frederick and Myrtle (Luedtke) Hanke. He was baptized as an infant at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School Class of 1951.

Kermit entered active military service in the United States Army on July 23, 1957. He served as a Dental Specialist at Fort Sam in Houston, Texas. He transferred to Army Reserves on April 22, 1959, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. He was honorably discharged on July 22, 1963, having achieved the rank of SP4.

On April 25, 1984, Kermit was united in marriage to Sharlene Palmer. This marriage was blessed with three stepchildren, Julie, Michael, and Terri. Kermit and Sharlene resided in Hutchinson. They shared 35 years of marriage.

Kermit was a lifelong dairy farmer. In his younger days, Kermit played softball and managed the team. He loved going fishing with his friends, Tom Grobe, and Judy Strachan. He played many kinds of cards at the Hutchinson Event Center and made many friends there. Later in life, he learned to play bridge and that became his favorite game. Kermit followed all of Minnesota sports teams; he was an avid sports fan. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

Kermit passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Lakeside Healthcare Center in Dassel, Minnesota, at the age of 85 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Kermit is survived by his:
Wife, Sharlene Hanke of Hutchinson, MN;
Stepchildren, Julie Barry of Eugene, OR,
                         Michael Palmer of Eugene, OR,
                         Terri Richards and her husband, Todd, of Eugene, OR;
Step-Grandchildren, Nicholas Barry, Amanda Cejka, Kevin Palmer, James Palmer, Sara Richards,
                                      Kayla Richards;
Sisters, Darlene Arneson of Roseau, MN,
              Mary Laabs and her husband, Milton, of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Joyce Hanke of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Mark Hanke and his wife, Julie, of Hutchinson, MN, James Hanke of Dassel, MN, Michael Hanke and his wife,                                                  Michelle of Hutchinson, MN, Melinda Anderberg and her husband, Keith, of Hutchinson, MN, Scott Arneson and                                              his wife, Kim, of Roseau, MN, Pat Arneson of Allison Park, PA; Bradley Laabs and his wife, Trudy, of Park Rapids,                                            MN, Lynette Laabs of Chanhassen, MN;

Many other relatives and friends.

Kermit was preceded in death by his Parents, Frederick and Myrtle Hanke; Stepfather, Gustav Witte; Brother, Lavern Hanke; Mother-In-Law, Glenys McHugh; Brother-In-Law, Richard Arneson.