He married Zeladine Marie Vachon in 1934.[1]
Karl W. Hanke, 82, died Thursday in Lutheran Home.
The native of Germany retired in 1973 as a maintenance painter for Dana Corp. after 24 years. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Zeladine; 2 sons, three sisters, Emma Diver of Fort Wayne and two in Germany; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. [2] (Note:Names of living persons removed for privacy purposes.)
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