John Joseph Hansmann, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 13, 1942 to Alfred Hansmann and Mary (DeRusha) Farley in Chicago, IL. John was raised by his grandparents, Alfred and Marie Hansmann in Carlinville, IL and graduated from Carlinville High School in 1960. He obtained his nursing education from St. Louis City Hospital as a Registered Nurse and later St. John's Hospital School of Anesthesia in Springfield, IL. In 1966 he joined the United States Air Force and became part of the Air Force Reserve after his active duty. During his time in the reserves he was called back to active duty during Operation Desert Storm and retired after nearly 30 years as a Colonel. He moved to Poplar Bluff in 1968 and worked as an anesthetist for Doctor's Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff until his retirement in 2006. On August 18, 1990, he married Jane Ervin in Poplar Bluff, MO.
After he and Jane retired they volunteered each summer for Sable Points Lighthouses Keepers Association on Lake Michigan and worked at all 4 lights operated by SPLKA for 11 years. He enjoyed fishing, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and supporting their athletic events and other interests.
John is survived by his loving spouse of 26 years, Jane Hansmann of Poplar Bluff; six children, Sherry Whitby of Pleasant View, TN, Rebecca Hansmann, PhD. of Nashville, TN, Joseph Hansmann of West Plains, MO, and Kimberly (Paul) Wells of Poplar Bluff, MO, Eric (Rebeca) Ervin of Annandale, VA, and John (Victoria) Ervin of Hermann, MO; thirteen grandchildren, Taylor and Tucker Whitby, Anna Fowler, Jada Martin, Jaci and Jakoby Hansmann, Gavin and Dylan Wells, Sean Jones, and Ethan, Aaron, Kevin, and Charlotte Ervin; two great-granddaughters, Aliza & Fiona Wells; and five siblings, Jean Koncelski of Chicago, IL, Carol Krock of Chicago, IL, Ray Farley of Luddington, MI, Jeanette Hansmann of FL, and Lori Perry of Braidwood, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his infant brother, Donald Hansmann.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A Catholic Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. in the chapel.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff with David Stewart officiating. A military burial will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bloomfield Veteran's Cemetery.
Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com
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