Paul J. Hankey

Paul J. Hankey, age 82 of Park River, ND passed away on Saturday, July 06, 2013 at First Care Health Center of Park River. Paul J. Hankey was born November 10, 1930 in Grafton, ND the son of Leonard J and Jessie (Woods) Hankey. He attended the Bruce School in Fertile Township and graduated from Walsh County Agricultural School in Park River in 1948. Following his education, Paul started farming with his father Leonard. Paul was united in marriage to Joan Magnusson on October 23, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Park River. The couple lived and farmed near Park River. Paul and Joan also owned and operated the Alibi Bar in Park River for 28 years. Paul was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Park River and the Park River Knights of Columbus. He served on the State Farmer's Union Board, served on the building committee for St. Ansgar's Hospital and the Walsh County Curling Club. He was also active in the Park River Potato Company. Paul loved anything to do with the outdoors, especially hunting and trapping. He was also an avid sports fan, especially football and baseball. Paul is survived by his wife Joan of Park River, ND; his daughters: Patricia Jo (Don) Hutson, Grafton, ND; Paula Joan (John) Langerud, Edinburg, ND; Pamela Jean (Tom) Ford, Cavalier, ND; Phyllis Janette (Dan) Schindele, Park River, ND; Peggy Janelle Hankey, Park River, ND; six grandchildren: Robert, Ross, Jenna, Ashley, Matthew and Mitchell, five great grandchildren, his brother, L.R. "Bart" (Irene) Hankey, Park River, ND; sisters: Adele Hankey, Park River, ND and Pud Thompson, Park River, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Park River, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Park River. A rosary will be said Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the church. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Park River, ND.