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Gilbert August Hankins

Birth	:	11 Jun 1895 Hooper, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 1973 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Baird's Cemetery, Brucefield, Huron County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.5387800, -81.5678100
Description	:	The Lyons Sun Obituary Gilbert August Hankins son of Frederick and Charlotte Augusta Uehling Hankins was born June 11, 1895, on the family farm in the Swaburg community near Uehling. He was baptized in 1896 in the Swaburg church, and attended school in that area. Mr. Hankins was a veteran of World War I and was a long time member of the Harvey Leming Post No. 83 of the America Legion, and also a charter member of Burt County Barracks of World War I veterans. Mr. Hankins was united in marriage to Ruth Lundquist July 21, 1920, and to this union four children... Read More	The Lyons Sun Obituary Gilbert August Hankins son of Frederick and Charlotte Augusta Uehling Hankins was born June 11, 1895, on the family farm in the Swaburg community near Uehling. He was baptized in 1896 in the Swaburg church, and attended school in that area. Mr. Hankins was a veteran of World War I and was a long time member of the Harvey Leming Post No. 83 of the America Legion, and also a charter member of Burt County Barracks of World War I veterans. Mr. Hankins was united in marriage to Ruth Lundquist July 21, 1920, and to this union four children were born Kenneth who died in infancy, Zola, Wayne and Vivian. They farmed in the Neligh area until moving to a farm in the Lyons community in 1937. In August, 1961 the Hankins retired from the farm, moving to Lyons to make their home. He had been in ill health the past three years and was a resident at Logan Valley Manor since August, 1972. He died Nov. 17, 1973, at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, following a severe heart attack Nov. 9. Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Kenneth, and a grandson Kevin Hankins. He is survived by his wife Ruth; one son, Wayne W. Hankins of Lyons; two daughters, Mrs. N. W. (Zola) Cornwell, Independence, Mo.; and Mrs. Julius (Vivian) Metzler of Omaha; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services for Gilbert A. Hankins were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, with The Rev. Leonard Hartwig, Pastor of the Memorial United Methodist Church officiating. Music was furnished by Dennis Preston, soloist, singing "The Old Rugged Cross" and "The Faith Looks Up To Me," accompanied by Mrs. Mildred Johnson at the organ. Pallbearers were nephews, Marvin, Eugene and Robert Lundquist, Douglas Hughes, all of Neligh, Raymond and Alvin Hankins of Stanton, Honorary pallbearers were Albert Christensen, Arthur Parson, Clarence Nelsen, Noble Nelson, Frank Minton and William Gerwe. Graveside Military services were performed by the American Legion Post with burial in the Lyons Cemetery.

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Gilbert August Hankins's memorial is located at: Baird's Cemetery, Brucefield, Huron County, Canada.
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Gilbert August Hankins death on 17 Nov 1973 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 43.5387800
Longitude: -81.5678100

Family Members:

Parent

Heldt Frederick “Fred” Hankins

(1843 - 1912)

Augusta Charlotte Uehling Hankins

(1858 - 1937)

Spouse

Ruth Lundquist Hankins

(1901 - 1997)

Siblings

William Conrad Hankins

(1885 - 1965)

Verna Henrietta Hankins Naber

(1893 - 1947)

Children

Wayne Wilbur Hankins

(1927 - 2018)

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Coordinate: 43.5387800, -81.5678100

2. Varna United-Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5347640, -81.5950790

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Coordinate: 43.5216200, -81.5169800

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6. Turners Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5734540, -81.4893110

7. Bayfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5601460, -81.4149820

12. Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4454575, -81.6554565

13. Holmesville Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6493090, -81.6074690

14. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6421190, -81.4980580

15. Egmondville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5398400, -81.4074380

16. Maitlandbank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5740600, -81.3906500

17. Hensall Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4174710, -81.4817870

18. Saint James Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5479180, -81.3798530

19. Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery
Zurich, Huron County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4068871, -81.6225357

20. Kinburn United Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6307870, -81.4226600

21. Saint Peters Roman Catholic Cemetery
Saint-Joseph, Huron County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4367280, -81.7026190

22. Zurich United Church Cemetery
Zurich, Huron County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4074790, -81.6483220

23. Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery
Hay Township, Huron County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.4067130, -81.6475740

24. McTaggarts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4228400, -81.4414710