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Christopher Hanna Obituary
Christopher David Hanna, 44, Lawrence, passed away on February 14, 2015 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Chris was born September 3, 1970 in Wichita, KS the son of Janice Ann (Muehlhausen) and William Wesley "Bill" Hanna. He graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Kansas and his MBA and Law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
He was member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, KU Alumni Association, and served on several volunteer boards including the KU Memorial Union Corporation Board and the Associate Board of Advisors for the KU School of Business.
As a self-employed businessman, Chris had previously been employed at Hill's Pet Nutrition, Americans for Prosperity and was a founder and partner in the The BleuJacket restaurant. Chris truly loved the restaurant business and most recently enjoyed being an investor in the restaurant Merchants Pub & Plate.
Chris was active in the Lawrence community as the golf coach at Bishop Seabury Academy and enjoyed golfing with his family and friends.
Chris married Teresa (Lynch) Hanna August 9, 1997 in Beaver Creek, CO. Chris is survived by his wife, Teresa, his daughter, Shea Elise Hanna and his son, Ian Hamilton Hanna, all of the home; father Bill Hanna of Wichita; and two brothers, Jon and wife, Christine Hanna, Edmond, OK, and Paul and wife, Elizabeth Hanna, The Woodlands, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother Janice Hanna.
The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lawrence, KS.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in his name to KU Endowment, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928, to benefit the Chris Hanna Entrepreneurship Fund at the KU School of Business or the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at the University of Kansas Hospital. Online contributions may be made at www.kuendowment.org/give.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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for Christopher Hanna
Stephanie
February 22, 2015
My deepest condolences. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
February 21, 2015
Bill
My thoughts and prayers for you and
your family
Barry Kelley
Della Lickteig
February 21, 2015
Bill & family, God has a plan for Chris in his kingdom. Many prayers for peace for Chris and understanding of God's plan for your family.
Bobby R. Smith
February 21, 2015
Bless his family, his dad and I were friends at Texas A&M. Ran a few roads together.
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Karen Christilles
February 21, 2015
Tree, my thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you and the kids. Please know I send you strength.
John Vanier
February 20, 2015
In our prayers Tree...
Cinzia (Byrd) Fuller
February 19, 2015
Our deepest condolences! Know that you and your family are in our prayers!
Kathy Carlson
February 19, 2015
Chris will always be remembered as a kind,happy soul who brightened your day when you saw him.always positive in his outlook, will truly be missed.very happy to have known him for 36 years.the Carlsons send their love and prayers to the Hanna family
Bob Surovik
February 19, 2015
Bill, I am so sorry about your and your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mrs. Richard Bick
February 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this difficult time.
JOHN & CLAIRE PEPPERCORN
February 19, 2015
BILL AND HANNA FAMILY. I AM SADDENED TO HEAR OF CHRIS'S PASSING. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Bryan Barr
February 19, 2015
My deepest sympathies at your loss. I'm glad to have known Chris.
Tricia Griffin
February 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hanna family during this difficult time. I grew up with Chris in Wichita and we went to school together from Kos Harris elementary all the way to KU. Such a kind soul taken way too soon.
Bob Bollmann
February 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Tree.
Elizabeth Carttar
February 18, 2015
Dear Tree, Shea and Ian:
My deepest condolences for your tremendous loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending big hugs your way.
Warm wishes, Elizabeth
Loren Jantz
February 18, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a good friend in high school and a DU fraternity brother in college. I know he will be deeply missed. Dikaia Upotheke Brother.
February 18, 2015
My love and sympathy to you and the kids, Tree. I will always remember Chris with his big smile and his flip flops! We are all here when you need us. Betsy Alford
Chuck Junge
February 18, 2015
My condolances.
Pat Hubbell
February 18, 2015
You will be missed. Always extending the olive branch, Chris always made you feel welcomed.
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