James R. Hranek

  James R. Hranek, 66, UEHS Class of 1965; Army Captain; Birddog pilot – Forward Air Control in Vietnam; big brother to Dan; mummyfier of Gail; second father to Bob; Stefanie’s favorite Uncle; godfather to Kristin; Boyscout – gunpowder and gasoline; destroyer of rocking chairs; business major; stock analyzer; financial planner; support for Gail and Kristin in time of need; sharp-tongued card player; illegible notes in cursive; stunning intelligence; endless knowledge of music trivia; trivia at the Blind Tiger; quick with a (snarky/inappropriate) joke; lover of cats and tomatoes; BBQ’er of Hranek chicken; cave-dwelling hermit; odd catalog gifts; berry picking; fun at the lake; Jabba the Hutt impression; human being; RIP Brother Jim