Long-time Laramie resident Hanna (Haun) Groathouse, 95, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hospice of Laramie.
Youngest of nine children, Hanna was born August 19, 1928 in Riverton, Wyoming to Jacob Haun Sr and Marie “Mary” Elizabeth (Rein) Haun. Hanna Haun was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Riverton.
Charles Otho Groathouse married Hanna February 15, 1946; Hanna Groathouse graduated from High School with her class that May.
The couple with their first two sons moved to Laramie in the early ’50s, and added their third son. Chuck began the construction company in 1954 by building a house that became the family’s home for most of Hanna’s life. As the business grew all through the 1960s Hanna became the company’s bookkeeper.
Hanna enjoyed nature especially on the Little Laramie River cabin and later on the Big Laramie River Ranch with strolls along the river often seeing wildlife (eagles, hawks, falcons, kingfishers, herons, songbirds, owls, deer, etc.) Those two settings provided ample opportunities: to hunt for artifacts (arrowheads, scrapers, etc.); to search for varieties of rocks (fossils, agates, quartz, petrified wood, etc.); and other times, just walk to see what could be discovered while enjoying the company of others.
Hanna and Chuck were life-long, enthusiastic supporters of Wyoming football and basketball. In her later years Hanna enjoyed listening to Cowgirls basketball and even visited with players who came to her apartment in Spring Wind. She never missed an opportunity to let visitors know that she had the same apartment that Kenny Sailors had before her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her siblings: Amalia “Molly” (Haun) Mayland; Marie “Mary” (Haun) Fabricius; Jacob “Jake” Haun; Martha Louise (Haun) Smith; Henry Haun; George Haun; Edward “Ed” Haun; and Hilda (Haun) Groathouse.
She is survived by her sons: Danial Lynn “Dan” Groathouse (Raenne), Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Groathouse (Diane), and Jerry Lon “Lonny” Groathouse; her grandchildren: Matt Groathouse, Carrie Ngai (Jon); Gina Gunning (Jim), Kelli Peterson, Julee Groathouse; Carl Groathouse (Stephanie), John Groathouse (Nicole), and Alan Groathouse (Mollie); her great grandchildren: Maisie Ngai; Nick Gunning, Grier Gunning; Chloe Dernovich, Aiden Dernovich; Tera Peterson, Charley Peterson; Miles Groathouse; Landyn Groathouse, Parker Groathouse, and Collins Groathouse; her great-great grandchildren: Amelia Carly and Birdie Ballinger.
As Hanna and Charles received love from their parents and siblings; they gave love and extraordinary support to their children and grandchildren. Toward the end of her earthly life, Hanna lost her sight, her physical strength and much of her hearing; she retained faith, hope, love and memories.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Zion Evangelical Church Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Hill officiating.
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society.
To the Groathouse family, Sending condolences. What a beautiful life Hanna lived and what a big beautiful family she raised. Hillary Nagel Lampshire
Ken, Dan, Lonnie & all the Groathouse family, the Ross family sends their condolences. Hanna was a beautiful person & lady. She is with Chuck now may they both have peace. Positively touched many people's lives in many ways. Hope & pray your all are doing well. Rest in peace Hanna . Dean & Jean Ross and Family
Kenny, our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. You are in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. She is preparing the way, bless her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Groathouse family. Chuck and Hanna touched and showed strength and faith to anyone who were blessed to have known them.
Our prayers are with the entire Groathouse family. I grew up with the family in Laramie as young boy. Lots of good times and many memories thru out our childhood. She is now with Chuck and my parents Furcel and Clara Friday. God be with you all in this time of grief. She loved her Lord and her family. Take care in knowing that one day we will all be joined together in our eternal home. Dennis K. Friday
Dear Groathouse Family, I was so sorry to hear about that Hanna had passed away. She was such a lovely and kind woman! Randy and I thought that both of your parents were wonderful people, and I will always remember them fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time--Andrea and Randy Wilkison
Chuck and Hanna lived across the street from my grandparents. Such lovely, lovely people. Praying for God’s comfort and peace to fill you all.
Our condolences to all of the Groathouse family. Hanna was such a sweet lady. Mary and Jeff Comin
To the Goathouse family, Thank you for a life time of memories. Hana was my first Sunday School teacher at Trinity Lutheran in Riverton! Over the years both in Riverton and then in Laramie, what a blessing to know Chuck and Hana at Zion, through the conversion of the old Phi Delt house into the Lutheran Student Center and then St. Andrews Chappell. Always a guiding light!! See you in heaven not to long from now Hana and Chuck. Thank you boys for sharing your parents with me!!! Bill Sedlacek, Dubois, WY
Such a true lady and so classy! So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family Dan. Hanna was a beautiful soul! Nothing like a mother’s love. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Trish
Our condolences to all of the Groathouse Family. Hanna was quite an amazing Lady, who raised three amazing boys. What a legacy she left. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Charlie & Debbie Fanning