Laconia-------Hans Janke 79, of the Taylor Home Community, Died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital with his loving wife by his side.
Hans was born in Germany son to the late Willi and Henni (Goetz) Janke. He moved to the United States in 1958 to Long Island, New York where he later met his wife. Hans then began his printing career at Alford Industries. Following his retirement in 2006, he and his wife moved to the Lakes Region.
Hans loved spending time on his pontoon boat on Lake Winnisquam with family and friends. He spent many summers relaxing on the lake. He also enjoyed volunteering at Lake Region General Hospital with his wife.
Hans is survived by his loving wife of 51 Years, Janet Janke of Laconia; son, Robert Janke of Florida and daughter Lynne Regino of Long Island, NY; ten grandchildren and a brother, Rainer Janke of Germany.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Laconia, 18 Veterans Square Laconia, NH 03246 or the Taylor Community Sunshine Fund 435 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.