Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Hank was such a gentle Giant. He was a very close friend to the CHAMP family for many years. He bowled on a team in the Crescent Mixed league with himself & Bernice, Gary & Mary Champ, and Sam & Becky Bekic for 20+ years. He was like a second father to so many of us especially to Sonya and Matt who he took under his wing when he asked them to join his family bowling team (Turkey Dance). I have known Hank and Bernice for probably well over 45+ years thru bowling with my parents. To Sandra, Brian, and Kim - so sorry for your loss. He was such a great long time friend. I remember when you guys took him home one night after bowling and he fell in the driveway and you tried to get him to give up bowling and he said NOT A CHANCE! Most nights lately he was bowling much better than I was and that is quite impressive at his age. This Saturday Night Mixed bowling picture was taken during 1976-1977 season (45 years ago). Very sorry for your loss! David & Cathy Wilbur (nee CHAMP)