Regina B. Hanneman

Regina Hanneman, age 89, of Dublin, died February 10, at Kobacker House. Survived by sons Greg, of Los Angeles, Matt, of Upper Arlington, Jim (Beth) of Dublin, Steve (Jennie) of Los Angeles; grandchildren Nick (Brooke), Max, Mitch, and Hailey. Arrangements by Schoedinger Dublin. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ohio State University Golf Club, 3605 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio on May 10th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The passing of a legend!💙

Our Mom was a woman who lived life on her terms, invoked laughter on every turn, supported her family, and was a steadfast, loyal friend.

Regina came into this world with a whip-smart mind and an adventurous spirit. As a teenager, she envisioned moving to Spain to become a dancer, clacking castanets doing the Flamenco. She even posed for an oil painting in a Spanish dress to mark the occasion.

Luckily for us, life offered her another path where she would embrace the joys and challenge of motherhood, raising four spirited boys. Balancing the demands of our family’s real estate business, she would spend the better part of her time carting us to and from sports practices, and being an ardent supporter of any of our dreams and aspirations.

Regina was introduced to golf as an escape, but this quickly transformed into a passion. She would approach golf as she would life, with a fierce determination that knew no bounds. On the course, she came to be known as "Reggie" – a name synonymous with resilience, tenacity, and a relentless competitive spirit that would see her winning two Club Championships and notching not one, not two, but three miraculous holes-in-one in her lifetime. Her short game was second to none. She blazed trails where others saw obstacles, refusing to take a back seat to any man, and inspiring those around her to do the same. Yes indeed, her views on women’s rights and equality in the home, at work, and on the playing field were ahead of her time.

Reggie was beloved by her friends for her warm, infectious laughter and her rich storytelling. Her tales were filled with intricate details like a tapestry woven with seemingly endless colors of threads. Oftentimes they would go off on several tangents, but they would eventually circle back to the original point. Unapologetically herself, our mom was inclusive of everyone and brought her heart and soul to her friendships.

Survived by four lovely grandchildren, she resisted the official title of grandma. Instead, her youthful spirit preferred the timeless moniker of “Gina.” They individually and collectively brought immense joy and pride to her life while creating memories that will be cherished forever. As an ever ending role model, she showed us it’s never too late when she went back to school later in life to get her masters in Sports Psychology while maintaining a 4.0.

Her passing represents the transition to the next phase. We are confident that she is finishing a cup of tea with lemon, racing to the starters box to tee up for a quick round of golf with her departed friends. Our bet is that she will be the first in her foursome to drain a hole-in-one. She leaves an indelible mark on all those that love her. Whether you called her Regina, Reggie, Gina, or Mom, she will be missed and fondly remembered for her time here on earth.