Hans-Joachim Pollack, 76 of Alliance, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his home in Alliance, NE.
Hans was born May 29, 1944, in Langenbielau, Silesia, Germany to Hubert and Louise Pollack. He married his wife, Angelika, on July 30, 1965.
He worked for Lines Bros. Toy Company in Germany before moving with his family to the United States in 1969. Hans then worked as a door-to-door salesman for Electrolux, before he began working at Green's Flooring installing carpet and tile. A few years later, Hans moved to Gambles Hardware, before beginning a factory career at Electric Hose and Rubber, which later became known as Dayco and in 1995 became Parker. Hans worked there for 30 years before retiring.
Hans enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Eagles Club for many years. An avid traveler, Hans loved to take his family on vacation every year and to take lots of pictures. He often traveled to the Black Hills or Walgreen Lake for camping trips. Hans and Angelika also loved to travel to Montana to visit their daughter and her family, often taking along some of the grandkids to visit their cousin.
Hans loved to visit his family in Germany. He enjoyed taking his family back home to spend time with his parents, brother, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews. Hans never lost touch with his German family. He was always writing letters or calling to see how they were. The family loved to use fax machines for long conversations and quick replies during the 80's long before the internet.
Hans is survived by his wife Angelika of Alliance, his son Stephan (Tonya), and daughter Janette and his grandchildren, Sydney (Dustin), Nicholas (Jacquelene), Kristin, Trevor, Eric, Dusty, and Kaylea. He is also survived by his nephews, Harald and Michael Schatte of Germany.
Hans was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wolfgang, and sister Elisabeth.
A service of remembrance will be Friday, August 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel. This will be a time of visiting with the family and sharing memories of Hans.
The family suggests that memorials be made to lung cancer research or an animal shelter of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at 703 Niobrara Alliance, Nebraska 69301.