Vernon "Max" Hannan, age 79, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away on October 17, 2015, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

Vernon was born on January 29, 1936, in Hot Springs, to Frank Irving and Bessie (McCoy) Hannan. He was named Vernon but was always known as Max. He was the youngest of eight children and grew up on a farm near Oral, SD. They moved to Hot Springs when their father secured a position at the South Dakota State Veterans Home. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959, until his honorable discharge in 1961. Max married Jean Ann (Uhl) on October 10, 1970, in Hot Springs. They had two children Joel Mark and Rachel Lynn. His service allowed Max and Jean to return to the State Veterans Home to live after retiring. Many of his fondest memories growing up were from living there.
Max did many things over the course of his life including beekeeping and maintenance for Hot Springs Housing.

Max is survived by his daughter, Rachel L. Hannan of Strasburg, PA; son, Joel M. Hannan of Overland Park, KS; and sister, Mary Anderson of Hot Springs.; sister in law, Alice Hannan of Stockton, CA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; parents; three brothers and three sisters.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015, in the Auditorium of the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home with Chaplain Deb Grismer officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery near Oral, SD.