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Robert Layen “Otis” Hanks

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Robert Layen “Otis” Hanks

Birth
White Earth, Becker County, Minnesota, USA
Death
12 May 2007 (aged 56)
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
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White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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Robert L. "Otis" Hanks, 56, White Earth, died May 12 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo as a result of injuries received from being struck by a car on Hwy 59 near Mahnomen.
Robert L. Hanks, known as "Otis" was born April 19, 1951 in White Earth to Charles and Margaret (Ah-Be-Daush) Hanks. He was raised and educated in White Earth and, during his working life, worked for Ojibwe Wood Supply in Waubun, Shooting Star Casino inMahnomen and Congregate Housing in White Earth. Robert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the casino, fishing, the outdoors, helping out where ever he went. Robert always had a smile on his face, he loved to laugh and joke around with everyone. Robert is survived by three children: Lori Jackson and Bobbi Faye (Chris) Smith both of Mahnomen, Alyssa Jackson of Elbow Lake Village; six grandchildren: Brittany Jackson of Waubun, Tyler Bloom, Ashley Bloom, Trenton Bloom all of Mahnomen and one on the way; five brothers: Charles"Punkin" of White Earth; Richard "Wayne" (Susan) of White Earth; Julius "Rat" (Melinda) of Waubun; Elvis of White Earth, Leroy of Mahnomen; three sisters: Marge Bellanger of Waubun; Ethel (Robert) Davy of Finley, N.D., Marilyn Teiken of White Earth; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: John, Dallas and Ron; and two sisters: LaVerne and Goldie.
Funeral services were held May 17 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth with Rev. Robert "Dub" Roy, Mother Lisa Smith and Mother Coke Smith officiating.
Interment: St. Columba Cemetery.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.
Robert L. "Otis" Hanks, 56, White Earth, died May 12 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo as a result of injuries received from being struck by a car on Hwy 59 near Mahnomen.
Robert L. Hanks, known as "Otis" was born April 19, 1951 in White Earth to Charles and Margaret (Ah-Be-Daush) Hanks. He was raised and educated in White Earth and, during his working life, worked for Ojibwe Wood Supply in Waubun, Shooting Star Casino inMahnomen and Congregate Housing in White Earth. Robert enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to the casino, fishing, the outdoors, helping out where ever he went. Robert always had a smile on his face, he loved to laugh and joke around with everyone. Robert is survived by three children: Lori Jackson and Bobbi Faye (Chris) Smith both of Mahnomen, Alyssa Jackson of Elbow Lake Village; six grandchildren: Brittany Jackson of Waubun, Tyler Bloom, Ashley Bloom, Trenton Bloom all of Mahnomen and one on the way; five brothers: Charles"Punkin" of White Earth; Richard "Wayne" (Susan) of White Earth; Julius "Rat" (Melinda) of Waubun; Elvis of White Earth, Leroy of Mahnomen; three sisters: Marge Bellanger of Waubun; Ethel (Robert) Davy of Finley, N.D., Marilyn Teiken of White Earth; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: John, Dallas and Ron; and two sisters: LaVerne and Goldie.
Funeral services were held May 17 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth with Rev. Robert "Dub" Roy, Mother Lisa Smith and Mother Coke Smith officiating.
Interment: St. Columba Cemetery.
Arrangements: David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.

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  • Created by: Sherry Hess
  • Added: Jul 5, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93109238/robert_layen-hanks: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Layen “Otis” Hanks (19 Apr 1951–12 May 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 93109238, citing Saint Columba Episcopal Church Cemetery, White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Sherry Hess (contributor 46943118).