Thomas Eugene Hanszen, 61, passed away peacefully on May 19th at his ranch in Burnet, Texas. He was born May 15, 1957 in Burnet and graduated from Burnet High School and continued on to receive a Master's Degree in Finance at Texas A & M.
He grew up on the "Old Thomas Ranch" where he developed his love of horses and the Hill Country. Thomas shared his mastery of horsemanship whether it was during his time at A&M as a calf roping cowboy, training horses and riders professionally or teaching his family and friends. Sharing this passion was one of his ways of inspiring and spreading joy to others. He was a true gentleman with a calming integrity and wit who enjoyed life as a rodeo competitor, an Aggie, sailor, skier, scuba diver, pilot and business executive. He was highly regarded in his career as a consultant with KPMG, later with Deloitte and most recently as Managing Director at Price Waterhouse Cooper.
He traveled extensively in the United States, Europe and India. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Annette. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia, children, W. Richard Minor, Stacey Rypka, Sheridan Clinkscales and the loves of his life his grandchildren Robert Thomas, Michael and Madeline. And his sister Bonnie Hanszen.
A private memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society or Habitat for Horses.
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