- Date Of Birth: April 27, 1933
- Date Of Death: August 15, 2019
- State: Idaho
Hans was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on April 27, 1933. His parents, Christian and Elfrieda Kretz emigrated from Ukraine and Germany. He was the third son in the family following brothers, Harry and Ralph. At age 14 Hans moved with his parents to Vancouver, B.C. where he later met and married Thelma Silliker in 1961. In 1963 they moved to Nampa where their son, Steven was born.
Hans is survived by his wife, Thelma; son, Steven; brother, Ralph; sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace and Derwyn Shank, Dale and Maureen Wilkins and Maureen Silliker and a number of nieces and nephews. What a joy and comfort to know that Hans is enjoying all Heaven has to offer and that we will meet again!
Special thanks to Ashley Manor and Encompass Hospice for their loving care for Hans in his final months. The family met so many truly dedicated staff.
