Mr. Duane Edward Hansman, age 59, of Patriot, Indiana, entered this life on September 27, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the loving son of, William Herman Hansman Sr. and Virginia (Rebholz) Hansman. He was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a 1982 graduate of Forest Park High School. In his early years of life, Duane attended St. Matthias Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Duane was employed for various companies as a diesel mechanic in Cincinnati, Ohio and Ghent, Kentucky for several years. He also worked in maintenance for Belterra Casino & Resort in Florence, Indiana for over five years. Duane was a member of the Teamsters Union in Cincinnati, Ohio and Ohio Gun Collectors Association. Duane enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, camping, as well as feeding and spending time with his family and friends. Duane passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his beloved cabin in Patriot, Indiana.
Duane is survived by his daughter, Kyla Peters and her fiancé, Blake Evans of Connersville, IN; his mother, Virginia (Rebholz) Hansman of Cincinnati, OH; his sisters, Nina McCoy of Cincinnati, OH, Rebecca Dineen of Cincinnati, OH, Sarah Henry and her husband, Jeff of Cincinnati, OH and Courtney Romeo and her husband, Nick of Nashville, TN; his brothers, William Hansman, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Cincinnati, OH and Jeremy Hansman and his wife, Amanda of Dayton, OH and his many beloved nieces and nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Herman Hansman, Sr., died December 13, 2011.
Visitation and Celebration of Duane’s Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com