Robert "Bob" Hans, Jr.

Robert “Bob” Hans, Jr., 62, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH. Bob grew-up in Cincinnati where he graduated from Greenhills High School in 1967. Bob graduated from Defiance College (Defiance, OH) in 1971. He earned a Master’s Degree from Miami University (Oxford, OH) in 1974 and a Specialist’s Degree in Education from the University of Florida in 1975. Bob married Patricia Koehlke in 1974 and they moved to Gainesville, FL where Bob ran for the Florida Track Club and taught and coached at local high schools. Bob and family relocated to Clay County in 1983 where Bob spent over 20 years teaching and coaching cross-country and track and field at Orange Park High School, Middleburg High School and Ridgeview High School. Bob was an avid runner and a beloved coach. He enjoyed spending time with his family and participating in recreational sports. Bob attended Lakeside Community Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia Koehlke Hans of Middleburg, FL, and by his children, daughter Mandy Hans Moore (Sam) of Alexandria, VA and son Scott Hans of Middleburg, FL. He is also survived by: his parents, Robert J. Hans, Sr. and Betty Hans of Cincinnati; his sister, Sandra Hans Kelley (Chris) of West Chester, OH; his uncle, Clarence Hans of Greenwood, SC; his cousins, Dan Hans of Lexington, KY and Nancy Hans Yeakel of Jacksonville, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Bob’s family and friends miss him dearly. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 4:00pm Thursday, April 5, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in honor of Robert J. Hans to Mayo Clinic, Attn: Development, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224 or to NE Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.