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LaMar “Jim” James Hankamp II, age 75, of Saline, MI passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Monday, November 8, 2021.
He was born December 21, 1945 in Bellingham, WA the son of Dr. LaMar James Hankamp and Ellen Hankamp.
Happily married to Sherri Hankamp for 52 years, they enjoyed family dinners every Sunday, gardening and traveling as much as possible. After graduating from Hope College, he spent the majority of his career in the insurance industry advocating for those with traumatic brain injuries, also serving on the board for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. An avid fan of football, Friday evenings were spent cheering for the Saline Hornets and Saturdays were spent with his sons rooting on the Wolverines.
In addition to his wife, Sherri, survivors include sons Jeffrey (Stephanie) Hankamp and Scott (Kaylee) Hankamp both of Saline; grandchildren C.J., Trent, Jaylen, Ava, Fabian and great-grandson, Isaiah. He is also survived by brothers, Stephen (Valerie) Hankamp of Downer’s Grove, IL and John Hankamp of Ann Arbor; along with sister-in-law Patty (Don) Miller of Clermont, FL and countless wonderful friends. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, and again on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Pam Koebel will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Arbor Hospice or to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan 7305 Grand River Ave. Brighton, MI 48114.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery on a future date. A live stream of the service will be available by visiting the funeral home’s Facebook page. To leave a memory you have of Jim, to sign his guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.
Best burger goes to Droptop pizza. No doubt about it . Dan’s is not what it used to be and the food is not award worthy. Need some new judges.
It's a voting thing, not a judging thing.
Dan's burger has never treated me wrong. And I like the DropTop burger too.I would never put down someone else's burger, though. I might say someone else has a better one.
Like, I like the Jet's Pizza. But to me, that's a DropTop prize.
These awards are voted by the PEOPLE...not a committee of judges. The people of Saline and Saline area voted for these businesses. I have never had a bad meal at Dan's Downtown Tavern and if something wasn't right I know that it would be corrected. Plus I have had Drop Tops pizza and I found it to be quite good.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, clear during the evening, overcast overnight.
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While I have some empathy for the family I would bet the proverbial farm that their ancestors would not like it to be rezoned. Disappearing farm land is a national problem not just local.
Agreed. It’s their land and can do as they wish but it’s just a bummer
You all have absolutely lost your collective minds! Fiscal insanity.
Love the idea and could absolutely see this treasure becoming a multi-use facility for the city. Not sure how I would approach it were I the owner but I believe the current owners inherited the house (could be wrong) after being in the family for many years.
Curious as to current status of the second smaller home built in the same style. Is that currently owned by the same family and part of this discussion?
Ha! Such a lovely face I’m making! 😆