James Lewis HANS

28 FEB 1926 - 24 AUG 2020

• BIRTH: 28 FEB 1926, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 24 AUG 2020, South Bend, St Joseph, IN

• MARRIAGE: 15 APR 1950, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Susan HANS
2.  Judy HANS
3.  William J HANS
4.  Donald M HANS

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[N25366] James Lewis Hans
February 28, 1926 ~ August 24, 2020 (age 94)

James Lewis Hans, 94, of South Bend passed away at 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 24th in his residence. James was born February 28, 1926 in South Bend to the late Ruth (McKenzie) and Lewis Hans and was a lifetime area resident. On April 15, 1950 in South Bend he married Joan L. Hardman who preceded him in death November 19, 2010. He is survived by two daughters, Susan M. Gauche (Gene) of South Bend and Judy M. Wiktorowicz (Joseph) of Ft. Wayne, IN; two sons, William J. Hans (Cathy) of Pensacola, FL and Donald M. Hans of South Bend; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. James was a good athlete and played basketball for Hall of Fame Coach John Wooden at South Bend Central and later at Indiana State University. He also played basketball for the United States Army basketball team during WWII. James’ love of being active throughout his life led him to playing basketball, volleyball, jogging and bicycling. In keeping with the wishes of the family, no services will be held at this time. Palmer Funeral Home - Welsheimer Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions in James’ name may be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2822 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN, 46628 or Humane Society of Whitley County, 951 S. Line St., Columbia City, IN, 46725. Family and friends may leave condolences at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.