Gary L. Hasenbank
(1945 - 2020)
Obituary
Gary L. Hasenbank, 74, of Newton,
Kansas, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by
family.
Gary was born on September 1, 1945, in
Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Cleo and Lorraine Rowe Hasenbank. He
attended local schools and St. George High School.
Gary worked as a machinist on farm and
industrial equipment. He worked for Hay and Forage, Hesston
Corporation for 30 years beginning in 1978 until he retired in 2008.
He took pride in having perfect attendance, never missing a full day
of work. He also worked as a newspaper carrier for The Kansan in
Newton Kansas and Hutchinson News.
Gary loved his family, having large
family gatherings and spending time with all of them. He was known to
be stubborn, ornery and a jokester. He loved making his grandkids
laugh with his Donald Duck impersonation. He and Betty loved to go on
Vacation to Branson, Missouri and play cards, especially Rummy or
Pitch, and go out to dinner with friends. Gary always had a cup of
coffee in his hand and a label maker ready. He liked to go bowling
and he was an avid K-State Wildcats fan, he enjoyed watching them
play football and basketball.
Gary married Betty Marie Cotton on
February 4, 1961 in Bath, Michigan. He proposed on their first date
and they married a short time later. She survives at their home.
Gary is also survived by his children;
Ron (Bee) Hasenbank, Godfrey, Illinois, DeAnna (Kevin) Ouderkirk,
Walnut Creek, California, Sheena Kauffman, Brown Summit, North
Carolina, Eric Hasenbank, Hillsboro, Kansas and Laura (Doug) Schmidt,
Hillsboro, Kansas ; twenty-one grandchildren, Chris (Dena), Josh,
Lewis, MaKenna, Chelsea, Ashley, Zach, Tyler (Kalli), Lindsay, Kelly,
J.W. IV, Juston, Mickey, Angela, Thomas, Jeremy, Cody, Cory, Corey
Ann, Brandon and Brian; nine great-grandchildren; his brothers, Larry
Hasenbank (Sandy), Topeka, Lyle Hasenbank, McFarland, and Rick
Hasenbank, Alta Vista; his sisters-in-law, Iva Hasenbank, Adams, OR,
Anna Hasenbank, St. George and Diana Hasenbank, Marion; his
brother-in-law, Louis Ward, Wamego, and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers,
Keith, Forrest, Dale and Don Hasenbank; his sister, Cleola Ward and
his sister-in-law, Geraldine Hasenbank.
Gary will lie-in-state on Tuesday, May
19, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am until 6:00 pm so friends and family
may come in and pay their respects. Family will greet friends from
4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions gathering
limitations and social distancing will be required, wearing a mask is
encouraged. A private family service will be held on Wednesday, May
20, 2020 at 11:00 am and burial will follow at the St. George
Cemetery. Reverend Rick Hernandez will officiate. They suggest
memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice House in Harvey
County, and those may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online
condolences may be made at www.campanellafuneral.com.
