Charles Hannum

Charles Hannum Nov. 3, 1915- Feb 25, 2016 Charles David Conrad Hannum, age 100, died February 27, 2016, in Chadron, Nebraska. Burial will be at Bald eagle Cemetery in Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him in death on December 30, 1992. A memorial service led by Pastor Scott Montgomery will be held at Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Charlie was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 1915, to Charles Hugh and Mary (Veit) Hannum. The family moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he attended and graduated from Altoona High School. While still in School he helped his dad in the family auto parts store: sweeping floors; dusting shelves; and installing lining on Model A brake shoes. On April 13, 1942, Charlie was inducted into the Army Air Corps. After serving on several bases in the states, he was sent to Tinian in the Marianna Islands. After being discharged, he became a distributor for Almand Arc Welders in South Dakota. He lived in Rapid City and survived the blizzard of '49. Eventually Charlie became owner of Hannum's Auto Parts in Altoona and Clearfield, Pennsylvania, and opened a branch stored in Phillip, South Dakota. He married Constance Yingling of Bellwood. Pennsylvania, on March 17, 1951. To this union two daughters were born. In 1964 the family moved from Bellwood to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where he opened Scottsbluff Tool Warehouse. This proved to be his most enjoyable and profitable venture. After retiring, Charlie moved back to Altoona. There, he served as a volunteer in the school system. He received the Community Star Award for his volunteer work in the elementary schools in March of 1995. On August 5, 2005, he moved to Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron where he was involved in welcoming new residents and familiarizing them with the facility. He did his best to get everyone involved in activities at the Lodge. Charlie regularly attended Chadron Christian Church. He had a deep and abiding faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, which characterized the life he lived and defines the legacy he leaves behind. He was preceded in death by his wife Connie, grandson Rob Walker, and Brother Kenneth Hannum. He is survived by daughters Jan (Greg) Schenbeck of Chadron and Joyce (Doug) Walker of Palm Springs, Florida, grandsons Kevin Schenbeck, Colby (Michele) Schenbeck, and Kyle (Katie) Schenbeck, granddaughter Becky Walker Gill and seven great grandchildren. A memorial has been established for Trunk Butte Christian School. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

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