Obituaries

January 3, 1945 to February 28, 2022

WINAMAC - Jerry L. Hanna, 77, of Star City, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, at his home.

He was born Jan. 3, 1945 in Rensselaer, to the late Max and Ruth Putt Hanna. He grew up in White County, and attended school in Monticello. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On Dec. 27, 2004, he married Kathleen Y. Williams Hewitt in Logansport. She passed away Dec. 30, 2021.

Jerry Hanna

He survived by:
Maj. Jackie Reszetar, U.S. Army Ret., Pennsylvania, Daughter
Tammie (SFC Joshua, U.S. Army Ret.) Christensen, Virginia, Daughter
Doug (Kim) Hanna, Texas, Son
Chase Durant, Grandson
Peyton Hanna, Grandson
Tyler Hanna, Grandson
Nancy Fuqua, Indiana, Sister
Jeff (Linda) Hanna, Indiana, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Mr. Hanna was retired, having worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150 in Countryside, IL. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac, and former member of the Masonic Lodge in Illinois. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, and playing Euchre. He was a long-time friend of Bill’s. He valued a good conversation and was known for his great sense of humor. He will be remembered most for his Godly spirit and random acts of kindness.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery in Star City. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.