Erwin Hanner of Huntingdon Valley, PA., died peacefully with his loving and devoted family by his side on Sunday September 21, 2014 at Holy Redeemer Hospital, Meadowbrook. He was 76.

Born in Germany, he was the beloved husband of 52 years to Elke Wieland Hanner. He was the father of the late Arthur E. Hanner and son of the late Josef and Anna Grom Hanner.

Erwin came to the United States in 1959 when he was 21 years old with his uncle. He was determined to succeed, and within several years, started his own business.

Working long hard hours did not discourage Erwin for he saw the light at the end of the tunnel. His fortitude and perseverance helped him develop Hanner Industries over the past 52 years. Along with his son, Ulrich, Hanner Industries has become a leader in its field, with its present location in Bristol.

Erwin was devoted to his family; his work ethics are to be admired. He enjoyed salt water fishing and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who came to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife Elke, he is survived by his son Ulrich Hanner and his wife Anne, his daughter Susanne and her husband Timothy Mousley. He will be dearly missed by his 5 grandchildren; Gabriella, Margaret and Coire Gavin-Hanner and Jessica and Tim Mousley. Erwin is also survived by his brother Karl Hanner and his 2 sisters, Maria Dietmann and Julianna Kempf, all of Germany.

Erwin’s family will receive condolences on Saturday September 27, 2014 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike at Knowles Avenue, Southampton.

Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

Contributions in his memory may be made to a Charity of the donor’s choice.