Hans was born on March 6, 1938, in Munich. Soon after, he moved with his parents to Vienna, where his Tyrolean father, Erwin, worked as an engineer. In 1940, Erwin refused to join the NSDAP. Consequently, he had to leave his secure position at an aerial photography company and was sent to war.
He therefore brought his wife and the then two-year-old Hans to relatives in St. Jakob am Pillersee. His daughter, Hans's sister Lore, lived with relatives in Kitzbühel during the war.
Hans was a child of the war. He often told stories about having only two pairs of trousers that had to be taken good care of. He loved to preserve things; little was always enough, and frugality was his preference. Old, hard, or as he called it, “crispy” bread, a little butter, a fried egg. It was easy to cook a satisfying meal for him; Hans was humble.
When the war ended in 1945, his father suddenly stood at the door. Hans did not recognize him...
Together they moved to Reith bei Seefeld, where they find a house and finally became a united family again. At the age of 10, shortly after everyone was reunited, Hans lost his sister Lore in an accident at Wildmoossee. He spoke of her throughout his life, never forgot her, and always looked forward to seeing her again one day. It is comforting to imagine that they are now reunited.
Hans took on a lot of responsibility for his grieving parents from then on. He spent his youth in Bregenz, graduated from the commercial academy there, and studied economics in Innsbruck – always striving to meet his parents' expectations.
Had it been up to his preferences and talents, Hans would have loved to study something creative – architecture, photography – perhaps even in America, where he traveled as a bachelor. But to let his parents “lose” another child was something he could not put them through.
From Tourism Director to Passionate Teacher
He ultimately wrote his doctoral thesis on “Tourism in the Brixental” and received two job offers as a Tourism Director – a brand new profession at the time – in Kitzbühel or Kirchberg. He chose Kirchberg. He managed these affairs for 8 years before switching to become a teacher at the St. Johann Tourism School. A profession he lived with great joy and passion until his retirement.
He shared stories from his life and professional experience with his students – cheat sheets amused him, and he considered them a contribution to learning. As a dedicated and lovable person, he remains in the memories of many colleagues and students.
Hans & Margret
During his university years, in 1965, he met Margret in Westendorf. He was a tour guide; Margret was a Dutch tourist – and soon, his tourist. He quickly conquered her heart with crazy ideas:
He drove 1,000 km to Holland in his red Triumph and had himself locked in a chest to surprise her. Many funny and special stories can be told about Hans and Margret. This year, they had been together for 60 years.
3 children, 3 grandchildren, and many dogs accompanied Hans through his life: Nina, Tobias, Laura, Lorelie, Emil, and Yona. His grandson Tim and the dogs Seppi, Schneewittchen, Daisy, and August are already waiting for him in heaven.
A Rock in the Storm
Hans was an active and creative man. He was one of the first in the area to build a winter garden; cesspits were converted into wine cellars, a pizza oven was placed in the garden, natural stone walls were laid, motorcycles and tractors were cherished and maintained, cameras and watches were collected, and there was always tinkering around the house. At 78, he still helped plan and build a sustainable wooden house – realizing a dream: The Green Home!
Hans loved the mountains, enjoyed being out in nature, and loved skiing. Often without a helmet – the hairstyle had to sit right, and nothing should stand in the way of a winter tan. He was a pillar of strength, always had a solution ready, was agile in his thoughts, quick-witted, and loved dry and dark humor.
A surgery shortly after his 80th birthday, which he barely survived, took away his independence. He spent his last years quietly – first in Kirchberg, then in Mils, and later in Hall at the 'Haus zum guten Hirten'.
Hans passed away on November 11 – he didn't like fuss, big celebrations, and: no carnival!
Jokes, sunshine, and chocolate ice cream were his highlights in recent years, alongside visits from family and friends. And he loved singing his favorite songs until the very end – especially the cheerful ones!
Daniel Moser
30.12.2025Alles Liebe!
Robi
24.12.2025Your humour will touch everyone - everywhere you go!
Marion
22.12.2025Ruhe in Frieden
Mel
21.12.2025Alles Gute für deine letzte Reise
Andrea Walch
21.12.2025so liebevoll geschriebene Worte; ruhe in Frieden
Barbara Schneeberger
20.12.2025Ein rundum intensives Leben geht nun einen anderen Weg und hinterlässt noch immer wunderschöne Spuren. Danke, Hans, für die Geschichten, die du uns erzählt hast. Ruhe in Frieden 🩶
Martin Moritz
20.12.2025In lieber Erinnerung! 🖤🕯️
Maria und Edi
19.12.2025Unser Mitgefühl für euch, ihr Lieben! Fühlt euch Umarmt!
Sibyl mit Familie
19.12.2025Im Stillen Gedenken and Dich und Deine Lieben🥀
Sies Appie Patou en Mouna
19.12.2025Lieve Hans,
Ik heb zoveel mooie herinneringen aan de zomervakanties vroeger met mama en later de wintersport met vriendinnen en weer later met Ap en de kids. Alle kracht voor Boem, Nina, Tobias, Laura kleinkids en aanhang!! RIP 🙏🏻❤️
Christina
19.12.2025In Erinnerung an einen alten Nachbarn! Alles Gute 💫
Dominik und Alex
19.12.2025Gute Reise 💫⭐️
Johannes Pancheri
19.12.2025Alles Liebe.
Tobias
19.12.2025Gute Reise Papa!
Gerhard aus Prag
24.11.2024In Erinnerung an einen sehr guten Kollegen.
Elisabeth und Peter Höck
22.11.2024In stillem Gedenken.
ehem. Schülerin, St. Johann
22.11.2024In lieber Erinnerung! 🕯
M
18.11.2024Unvergessen. Ruhe in Frieden Hans.
EMiL
18.11.2024Lieber Opa, ich hoffe es geht dir gut im schönen Himmel.
Fam. Schiessl, Kirchberg
18.11.2024In stillem Gedenken 🌹
Lorelie
18.11.2024Für meinen Opa ❤️
Lisi Pirchmoser
18.11.2024Letzte Grüsse aus Kirchberg! 🥀
Hans Peter und Ute Hetzenauer
18.11.2024Ruhe in Frieden!
Haus zum Guten Hirten, 1. Stock
18.11.2024In dankbarer Erinnerung.
Christine und Heinz Lentner
18.11.2024In stiller Anteilnahme.
Fam. Schiessl
18.11.2024In stillem Gedenken 🌹
Bechlwirt Fam Mauracher
18.11.2024Helft
18.11.2024Ruhe sanft in Gottes ewigen Frieden
Fam. Linthaler-Aschaber
18.11.2024Ein Adventlicht 🕯
Binder M. mit Family
18.11.2024In stiller Anteilnahme
Fam. Jakob & Inge Ladevic 🕯️
18.11.2024Helga, Michael, Nicole
18.11.2024Ruhe in Frieden
Elisabeth Farmer 🙏
18.11.2024In lieber Erinnerung
Fam. Schiessl
18.11.2024In lieber Erinnerung 🌹
Hildegard u. Siegfried
18.11.2024In liebem Gedenken
Nina Hanel-Hinterseer
18.11.2024Ehem. Schülerin
18.11.2024In lieber Erinnerung 🕯
KFZ-Team Pancheri
18.11.2024Thomas Kramer
18.11.2024Christine
18.11.2024In stillem Mitgefühl
Irmi Ronacher (Gredler) Kirchberg
18.11.2024Irmgard u. Helmut Gogl
18.11.2024In lieber Erinnerung
Dein EMiL
18.11.2024Tschüss lieber Opa
Fam. Horst und Silvia Daxer
18.11.2024Kirchberg
Ute Niedermühlbichler
18.11.2024Gudrun und Ralf Willms
18.11.2024Fam. Rainer Lapper Maurach
18.11.2024Aschaber Manfred 🕯
18.11.2024Elfriede Pöll
18.11.2024Fred u. Anni Gründhammer
18.11.2024Kirchberg
Gerhard und Loisi Gschirr
17.11.2024Binder M. mit Family
17.11.2024In stiller Anteilnahme
Familie Michael Zwerger
17.11.2024Familie Flecksberger Kirchberg
17.11.2024Fritz Soder
17.11.2024Leb wohl lieber Nachbar 🖤
Familie Martin und Gabi Bastl
17.11.2024Hansjörg u. Helga Angermann
17.11.2024Barbara Thaler (Schrolln)
17.11.2024Lisi Pirchmoser
17.11.2024Kirchberg 🙏
Fam. Schwaiger
17.11.2024Schwaigermühle
Christine und Heinz Lentner
17.11.2024In stiller Anteilnahme
Maria Eigner Kirchberg
17.11.2024Fam. Toni Hetzenauer
17.11.2024Hans Peter und Ute He
17.11.2024Aufrichtige Anteilnahme
Fritz Eller
17.11.2024Es war mir eine Ehre, lieber Hans
Fam. Stefan Hetzenauer
17.11.2024Kirchberg
Fam. Gerhard und Leni Friedl
17.11.2024Kbg.
Fam. Sepp & Christine Pöll
17.11.2024Gabi Eberl
17.11.2024Ruhe in Frieden
Sabine & Fam. Laimer
17.11.2024Aufrichtige Anteilnahme!
Peter + Annemarie Wurzenrainer
17.11.2024Romana Dornauer
17.11.2024Werner Oberhauser, Waidring
17.11.2024Ruhe in Frieden!
Fam. Gschirr Kirchberg
17.11.2024Aufrichtiges Beileid
Joschi und Kathi
17.11.2024Lieber Hans ruhe sanft
Karin Seissl
17.11.2024Ehemalige Schülerin
Wolfgang und Evi Brandstätter
17.11.2024aus Kirchberg
Kathi Heinzel ☆
17.11.2024Herzliches Beileid
Ulrike Wörgetter
17.11.2024Ehemalige Kollegin
Eine ehemalige Schülerin
17.11.2024Gerlinde Stöckl
17.11.2024Fam. Spiegl, Röhrmoos
17.11.2024Birgit (Schrolln) Kirchberg
17.11.2024Mascht
17.11.2024Sybille Dielacher
17.11.2024Andi, Roli, David & Lukas 🖤
17.11.2024Stecher Kathrin Kirchberg
17.11.2024Fam. Ziepl
17.11.2024Annemarie, Elisabeth, Gela, Laura
Familie Schwaiger-Koidl
17.11.2024Helft
17.11.2024Ah Lichtl für die u Alle im Himmel
Osl Peter
17.11.2024