William V. Hanna, 77, of Acme, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his home. Born Oct. 30, 1922, in Acme, he was the son of Wilfred and Amy (Bussa) Hanna. On Aug. 25, 1946 in Traverse City, he married the former Geneva Henry.
William was a lifelong resident of Acme. A farmer, William also was also employed at the Traverse City State Hospital. He attended Elk Rapids Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. William served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946, where he received the Victory Medal, the American Area Campaign Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal
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He is survived by his wife, Geneva; two sons, Gene (Patricia) Hanna and Dan (Kathleen) Hanna both of Acme; three daughters, Sue (William) Ellis of Kalkaska, Sally (Al) Gross of Kalkaska and Cindy (Nick) Hall of Buckley; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and two sisters, Della Weatherholt and Ruth Lyons, both of Acme. He was preceded in death by one son, William J. Hanna; his parents; and one sister, Mildred Hanna.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Munson Hospice for the care given to their husband and father.
Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with Dr. E.M. Wardle officiating. Interment is at the Acme Cemetery.
Memorial contributions were directed to the Elk Rapids Baptist Church.
Arrangements were under the direction of Covell Funeral Home Elk Rapids.
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