Alton Albert Hanz

Alton was born in New Braunfels on March 22, 1936. He graduated from New Braunfels High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor and Masters of Education degree from Southwest Texas Teacher College now known as Texas State University.

Alton was married to Virginia Bruemmer on February 8, 1958; they were married 57 years.

Alton worked as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for Comal ISD for 33 years. He enjoyed dancing, bowling, coaching, hunting, fishing and ranching. He was also actively involved in the NB Optimist Club and also helped in starting the New Braunfels Girls Softball League.

Alton is survived by his wife Virginia, two sons and one daughter, Russell and wife Allyson Hanz, Bruce and wife Penny Hanz, daughter Colette and husband Sam Hay, one brother Melvin and wife Florine of Houston, one brother-in-law Arlon Bruemmer and wife Carol of Blanco, six grandchildren Ryan Hanz and fiancé Jordan Gonzalez, Trent Hanz, Troy Hanz, Lindsey Hanz and Shannon Criss, two step-grandchildren Brittany Rine and Ashley Rine, and numerous nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. Alton is preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Wanda Hanz.

The funeral service will be held at 1 pm September 8, 2015 at First Protestant Church. A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 5 to 8pm at Zoeller Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Cemetery

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice, First Protestant Church or to a charity of one’s choice. The family of Alton Hanz wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale Assisted Living and Hope Hospice staff.