Karl transferred to the Church Triumphant early on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his family singing his favorite hymn: It is Well With My Soul.

Karl Wayne Hankins, born April 30,1933 to Cecil Clark and Viola Beth (Maffit) Hankins in Xenia, Ohio. He and his brother Jerry grew up as preacher kids and enjoyed the benefits of their father directing various Youth Camps, and as the Director of USO in Hobbs, New Mexico.

He graduated from Groveport High School where he enjoyed various athletic experiences. At the age of 16 he secured a summer job digging ditches and making the ground surface smooth at what is now the Rickenbacker Airport near Columbus, OH. He enlisted in the Army and served in the Fifth Battalion of the Army receiving an honorable discharge on January 15th, 1955.

He attended both the Ohio State University and University of Minnesota- Duluth before finding the call of his life as a materials analyst for 50 years. Karl worked for the same company those 50 years, though he saw it change names 3 times, he retired from Vesuvius in 2014.

He met and married the love of his life while in Duluth , MN– Kay Johnson, on June 25, 1960. Together they raised 3 wonderful children, Vicky (Bern) Kefer, Shelly (Greg) Glover, and Mike Hankins, all of which survive. Karl was preceded in death by his loving wife Kay, his beloved brother Jerry, and grandson Josh.

Karl has been richly blessed by his family: 7 grandchildren: Zack (Chloe) Ferris, Matt Kefer, Chris (Lauren) Kefer, Meredith (Nik) Mateer, Claire (Chris) Glover, Beth (Austin) Frengel, and Abby Glover; and 9 great grandchildren: Hatti, Gretta, Fynlee and Theo Ferris; Myles, Florence and Freya Mateer; Grace and Eliana Kefer, who brought him great joy.

Karl’s faith in God was expressed by his lifelong commitment of serving God through his local church and Scout Leadership. His involvement in local churches found him teaching Sunday School, singing in the choirs, actively leading the men’s groups, going on work mission trips, providing refreshments for Sunday School Children and adults as well as volunteering in many other ways.

It was his involvement in church which enabled him to meet Donna Van Trees in 2007. They began as friends, enjoying nature and kayaking, and married in 2009. Retirement found them enjoying their home on Cinnamon Lake.

A celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 02, 2026 at Faith United Methodist Church, 75 N. Sandusky Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 with Pastor Charlene Thomas and Rev. Dr. Diane Bell co-officiating.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Celebration of Life.

A private burial was held at Greenlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Karl’s spiritual awaking at a Christian Camp on Leesville Lake in Carrolton, OH, the family requests donations to camperships at Aldergate U.M. Camp located on Leesville Lake. Address: Aldersgate Camp 3276 Dyewood Rd. Carrollton, OH 44615 or online at campaldersgate.org/give.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.