Tour de Hans
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In the fall of 2016, my uncle Dr. Hans N. Sheridan passed away leaving behind an amazing legacy. Among many other accomplishments, he had received the highest citizen award not only in his home state of Indiana (Sagamore Of The Wabash), but also in the neighboring state of Kentucky (Kentucky Colonel). He dedicated his life to education and directed the racial balancing of Fort Wayne Community Schools during his 32-year school career.
A Scottish Rite 33rdDegree, he was a founding board member of the Fort Wayne Boys And Girls Club and served on the boards of countless charitable organizations. His many other accomplishments are too numerous to mention in this letter. In short, he improved the lives of nearly everyone he met. His obituary bio is below.
His influence on my life and our family was tremendous and immeasurable. His love of travel took him to all 50 states and more than 15 countries where he enjoyed beer, wine, fine cigars and golf. This sense of adventure inspired me to embark on a journey designed to raise money for the organizations he loved and honor his incredible legacy.
His favorite city on the West Coast was San Francisco. His favorite city on the East Coast was Boston. This year, I am planning to walk and ride my bike a total of 3,097 miles in and around Indianapolis, which represents the distance from San Francisco to Boston. I will complete this distance by June 3, 2020, which would have been his 79th birthday.
We’d love for you to follow this symbolic journey as it plays out. We will be posting updates every Monday at:
https://www.facebook.com/Tour-De-Hans-330506170952353/?ref=br_rs
If you would, please consider donating to one of the three groups listed below in his name in honor of this journey. Any amount will be helpful, and I simply ask that you let your heart donate as you see fit.
Please be sure to indicate your organization of choice.
Thanks very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Steve Sheridan
FUNDS CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE NAME OF DR. HANS N. SHERIDAN
DONATIONS TOWARD CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Fort Wayne
2609 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
260-744-0998
Tax ID: 35-1778767
DONATIONS DIRECTED TO FAMILIES IN DESPERATE NEED
Smith Academy For Excellence
725 W. Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-466-1395
Tax ID: 0144524252
$1,000 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Wayne High School
9100 Winchester Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
260-467-6400
Tax ID: 35-6006351
DR. HANS N. SHERIDAN, 75, laid down his working tools and joined the Grand Architect of the Universe on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Born June 3, 1941, in Marion, Ind., he graduated from Marion High School where he had the opportunity to serve as the Giant mascot. He played football for Tony Hinkle at Butler University on teams that were undefeated and nationally ranked. He was a member of the 1961 undefeated football team that was inducted into the Butler Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the captain of the team his senior year. Butler is where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Science and was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. He received a Master's Degree and a Doctorate in Education from Ball State University. He loved to play golf and travel. He had the opportunity to visit all 50 states and several countries. He liked his beer, wine and fine cigars. His career in education spanned some 32 years serving as a teacher and administrator in Elwood, New Castle, Muncie and Fort Wayne. While with the Fort Wayne Community Schools, he developed the magnet school program and ended his career in education as the principal of Wayne High School. He also coached football and wrestling. Following his career in education, he worked for a software development company in Texas and then served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Fort Wayne. Leaving that position, he became the CEO of the Scottish Rite Center. In retirement, he worked with his good friend and colleague, Rudy A. Mahara, Sr. at Mahara Wealth Partners. Honors received include the Sagamore of the Wabash from then Governor Evan Bayh. He was also noted as a Kentucky Colonel from then Governor Paul E. Patton. He was very active in the Masonic fraternity at Waynedale Lodge 739, Scottish Rite and was a recipient of the DeMolay Honor award and the 33rd degree. He was a member Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church and served on the Boards of Northeast Indiana Easter Seals ARC and the Crescent Avenue Weekday School board as well as the President of the Smith Academy for Excellence school board and past president of the Fort Wayne American Cancer Society. He was a founding board member of the Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club and served as treasurer of the 431 Foundation overseeing extensive restoration of the then Scottish Rite Center. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, H. Jeanne D. Sheridan; four children, Seth (Brooke) Sheridan of Fort Wayne, Shiloh Sheridan of Avon, Christian (Dana) Sheridan of Houston, and Zachary (Yvette) Sheridan of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Jedaiah, Harrison, Ella, Grace, Rowan and Lincoln; and one great-granddaughter, August. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and June (Nikirk) Sheridan; and brother, John Sheridan.
A Scottish Rite 33rdDegree, he was a founding board member of the Fort Wayne Boys And Girls Club and served on the boards of countless charitable organizations. His many other accomplishments are too numerous to mention in this letter. In short, he improved the lives of nearly everyone he met. His obituary bio is below.
His influence on my life and our family was tremendous and immeasurable. His love of travel took him to all 50 states and more than 15 countries where he enjoyed beer, wine, fine cigars and golf. This sense of adventure inspired me to embark on a journey designed to raise money for the organizations he loved and honor his incredible legacy.
His favorite city on the West Coast was San Francisco. His favorite city on the East Coast was Boston. This year, I am planning to walk and ride my bike a total of 3,097 miles in and around Indianapolis, which represents the distance from San Francisco to Boston. I will complete this distance by June 3, 2020, which would have been his 79th birthday.
We’d love for you to follow this symbolic journey as it plays out. We will be posting updates every Monday at:
https://www.facebook.com/Tour-De-Hans-330506170952353/?ref=br_rs
If you would, please consider donating to one of the three groups listed below in his name in honor of this journey. Any amount will be helpful, and I simply ask that you let your heart donate as you see fit.
Please be sure to indicate your organization of choice.
Thanks very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Steve Sheridan
FUNDS CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE NAME OF DR. HANS N. SHERIDAN
DONATIONS TOWARD CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Fort Wayne
2609 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
260-744-0998
Tax ID: 35-1778767
DONATIONS DIRECTED TO FAMILIES IN DESPERATE NEED
Smith Academy For Excellence
725 W. Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-466-1395
Tax ID: 0144524252
$1,000 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Wayne High School
9100 Winchester Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
260-467-6400
Tax ID: 35-6006351
DR. HANS N. SHERIDAN, 75, laid down his working tools and joined the Grand Architect of the Universe on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Born June 3, 1941, in Marion, Ind., he graduated from Marion High School where he had the opportunity to serve as the Giant mascot. He played football for Tony Hinkle at Butler University on teams that were undefeated and nationally ranked. He was a member of the 1961 undefeated football team that was inducted into the Butler Athletic Hall of Fame. He was the captain of the team his senior year. Butler is where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Science and was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. He received a Master's Degree and a Doctorate in Education from Ball State University. He loved to play golf and travel. He had the opportunity to visit all 50 states and several countries. He liked his beer, wine and fine cigars. His career in education spanned some 32 years serving as a teacher and administrator in Elwood, New Castle, Muncie and Fort Wayne. While with the Fort Wayne Community Schools, he developed the magnet school program and ended his career in education as the principal of Wayne High School. He also coached football and wrestling. Following his career in education, he worked for a software development company in Texas and then served as the Director of Human Resources for the City of Fort Wayne. Leaving that position, he became the CEO of the Scottish Rite Center. In retirement, he worked with his good friend and colleague, Rudy A. Mahara, Sr. at Mahara Wealth Partners. Honors received include the Sagamore of the Wabash from then Governor Evan Bayh. He was also noted as a Kentucky Colonel from then Governor Paul E. Patton. He was very active in the Masonic fraternity at Waynedale Lodge 739, Scottish Rite and was a recipient of the DeMolay Honor award and the 33rd degree. He was a member Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church and served on the Boards of Northeast Indiana Easter Seals ARC and the Crescent Avenue Weekday School board as well as the President of the Smith Academy for Excellence school board and past president of the Fort Wayne American Cancer Society. He was a founding board member of the Fort Wayne Boys and Girls Club and served as treasurer of the 431 Foundation overseeing extensive restoration of the then Scottish Rite Center. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, H. Jeanne D. Sheridan; four children, Seth (Brooke) Sheridan of Fort Wayne, Shiloh Sheridan of Avon, Christian (Dana) Sheridan of Houston, and Zachary (Yvette) Sheridan of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Jedaiah, Harrison, Ella, Grace, Rowan and Lincoln; and one great-granddaughter, August. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and June (Nikirk) Sheridan; and brother, John Sheridan.
Organizer
Steve Sheridan
Organizer
Indianapolis, IN