Bernard Eugene Hannon

Bernard Eugene Hannon, age 87, of Rensselaer passed away May 15, 2015, at the St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Bernard was born on April 18, 1928 the son of James and Elizabeth (English) Hannon both deceased. Bernard was raised on a dairy farm in Kouts, IN. It was there that he learned the value of hard work and his great love of animals, farm fields and all things rural. He served in the U. S. Air Force for 8 years during the Korean Conflict. He attended I. U. and earned a B. S. in Special Ed, then a Masters in School Administration. He was recruited to Rensselaer, IN in 1969 to become the first Director of Special Ed providing services to 8 school districts in 3 counties. He was successful at the local, state and national level earning numerous awards. He was a published author in various Educational Journals, Bernard earned recognition as a Co-Director of the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps in 1976. After retiring from the schools, he became an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s College, bought and sold antiques, ran a Lawn & Landscape business and earned a Real Estate license in order to assist Lou with Hannon Homes. Bernard loved to travel and had the experience of taking a Father-Son cruise aboard the U. S. S. Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. He and Lou went on 25 Elderhostel trips. They enjoyed wintering in Fairhope, AL. Bernard served as a Hospice volunteer in Jasper County. He loved woodworking, watching I U basketball and spending time with his beloved friends and family. On January 29, 1955 he married the love of his life, Lou Ellen Hofferth. In January of 2015 they celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage. Bernard is survived by his loving family which includes his wife Lou; children, Kathleen Hannon Burton, Bernard Michael (Sarah) Hannon, Mark (Luisa) Hannon, Timothy (Denise) Hannon, Jeffrey (Rachelle) Hannon and Scott (Larissa) Hannon; a daughter in law, Erin Hannon; grandchildren, Kara, Justin, Dan, Bryn, Darby, Kate, Chris, Matthew, Bridget, Patrick, Amanda, Madison, Kai, Melia, Connor, Jordan, Sarah and Ellie. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Christopher Hannon, 3 brothers, James, Jack and Dick and 2 sisters Mary and Helen. Friends may visit with the family at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the St Joseph Chapel in Rensselaer on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 10:30 AM with Rev. Father Joseph Hannon officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph College, P.O. Box 870, Rensselaer, IN 47978.

Bernard Eugene Hannon

April 18, 1928 - May 15, 2015