Paul Hancher

March 7, 1922 - September 18, 2016
Paul Hancher

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Hancher, Paul, 94, of New Port Richey, passed away peacefully at home in New Port Richey on September 18, 2016.

Paul was born in Central City, Pennsylvania to George and Katherine Hancher (NeeKutza) on March 7, 1922. He attended Shade Township High School. He married Betty Lorraine Belle Sipe, his childhood sweetheart, on March 19, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland. They were married nearly 70 years when Betty passed away in late 2012.

Paul was a veteran of World War II and landed with the D-Day forces on the beach at Normandy. He served in the Army, the 83rd Infantry Battalion, C Company, and earned five battle stars including the Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes) and the Alsace/ Lorraine. Paul’s family is very proud of his service, and loved hearing him talk about his experiences. He kept up with his Army brothers in the 83rd, attending annual reunions until 2012. He worked as a brewer in Baltimore for the Gunther, Hamm and Carling Breweries for more than thirty years.

In his church, Rose of Lima Parish in Baltimore, he was involved in the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus. He was a faithful member of the American Legion, Keystone Chapter, and received a Certificate of Honor for sixty years of continuous membership. He was an avid squae-dancer and round-dancer who presented polished and graceful performances with his partner, Betty.

Paul is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; brothers, John, Michael, George, Frederick and Alex; sisters, Mary and Ann. Paul is survived by his daughters, Jaimie (Robert) Beavers and Lori Fritzsche; brothers, Peter (Donna) and Franklin (Madalyn); sisters, Helen, Sally (Jon) and Sonia; and grandchildren, Melisande and Peter Fritzsche.

A viewing will take place at the Michels & Lundquist funeral home, 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34652, on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm. A service will take place at the funeral home Friday at 11 am. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HPH Hospice.


Service

Friday, September 23, 2016
11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

Burial

Friday, September 23, 2016
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Florida National Cemetery - Directions
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-7740

Visitation

Thursday, September 22, 2016
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home - Directions
5228 Trouble Creek Road
New Port Richey, FL 34652
727-845-1957

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  • September 20, 2016
    Nick LePore says:
    Lori, I am so sorry to hear. Please accept my deepest condolences and know I am praying for you and family. Nick

  • September 20, 2016
    Sue Gordon says:
    So sorry for the loss of your father Lori. Prayers, hugs and peace!

  • September 20, 2016
    Kay Wolff says:
    Lori, So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.

  • September 20, 2016
    Joyce counter says:
    Lori, You're all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless! Joyce

  • September 20, 2016
    Christine, Duane & AJ Curtis says:
    He will be greatly missed. Loved the time I spent with him - all the stories he shared, all the talks we had, watching him enjoy my son's company when he came with me. Thankful for the time we were able to spend getting to know him. I know he is happy, healthy & whole up in Heaven looking down on us with his beloved Betty & their sweet pup. Much love to all his family along with our thoughts & prayers.

  • September 20, 2016
    Sally Hull says:
    I am so glad to have met Paul. I loved hearing hisWWII stories. My prayers are with the family. You will be missed greatly.

  • September 21, 2016
    Karen Larsen says:
    All the best to you and your family. I know you will all miss him so much.

  • September 22, 2016
    thomas e cobaugh says:
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  • September 22, 2016
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  • September 22, 2016
    Anna Seuberth says:
    So sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to your and your family. Hugs & Prayers , Stephen , Anna & Alex Seuberth