Robert George Hannes

Funeral services for Robert George Hannes, Sr., 92, of Tipton who died January 25, 2011 at Cedar Manor Nursing Home will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011, 11:00 AM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton with Father David Hitch officiating. Mary Barnum will be organist with Daniel Hannes and Jane Osborn as vocalists. There will be an hour visitation from 10-11 am prior to the service. Burial will be at Inland Cemetery, Bennett. Casket Bearers are Lyle Hannes, Rusty Hocker, Charles Sorrowfree, Michael Hannes, Daniel Hannes, Terry Stotler, Scott Hocker, and Ricky Hannes. Robert was the son of George and Rose Keock Hannes, born June 2, 1918, in Oshkosh, WI. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and a graduate of Stout State Teachers College in Menomonee, WI. Robert served in the United States Army. He taught Science, Industrial Arts and was a track coach. On October 1, 1940, Robert was united in marriage to Mary Magdaline Kuklinski in Oshkosh, WI. Robert enjoyed boxing and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bennett American Legion for 53 years as well as past commander, Bennett Fireman, Bennett Volunteer Fire Department, Tipton Moose, Tipton VFW and a bowling league. Robert is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen Hocker of Rock Island, IL; sons, Robert, Jr. (Dixie) Hannes of Wilton, IA, Jeffrey (Martha) Hannes of Clinton, MO; daughter-in-law, Lin Hannes of Tipton, IA; 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Mae Kroll of Oshkosh, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary; son, Dan; brother, Walter; son-in-law, Roscoe