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Dwain L. Hansel

  • October 20, 1959 - January 3, 2012
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“I will really miss Dwain's infectious laugh, unique sense of humor and discussing politics of the day in our office. We have lost a patriot, friend,...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Robert and Debra Ianucci - VA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dwain was a wonderful co-worker and friend and will be missed. ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Myra S Arendt - Virginia Beach, VA

“Goodby to our friend. We will always carry a litte bit of "Way Wee" in our hearts. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Michael and Linda Beck - VA

“I am so very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God bless you all! Much love, Caroline ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Caroline O'Ferrall - Richmond, VA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Bill Chitty - Virginia Beach, VA

“Barb and Family, Our hearts are heavy with the news of losing Dwain. We will always remember that you were married on the day we started the Virginia...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Chuck and Katharine Cesil - VA

“Hello Barbara and family ----You probably don't know me But Dwain and Robert D&R air care used to do a lot of repairs for me when I was actively...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Jerry Gramling - Va Bch, VA

“Barbara, May you find comfort in God during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers daily. Be blessed. Linn Blizzard and family ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Linn Blizzard - Hampton, VA

“Barb, Joyce and Tom: I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Tina Dennis - Farmington, PA

“I knew Dwain and his wife Barbara for several years when they were members of Star Touring & Riding (Va. Beach Chapter 188). Through the many years...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Pete Tortolini - Virginia Beach, VA

“A terrible loss, Dwain was just a real nice fella and a good guy to go riding with on the motorcycles. May GOD bring PEACE to his family in this...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Rick Davis - Virginia Beach, VA

“My sincere condolences and you will be miss. Dwain I remembered that one day morning you waved to me & same day I found out you're very ill. You'll...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: corazon elane - Virginia Beach, VA

“My deepest sympathies for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with your family, may it give you peace to know Dwain is with Jesus. Somewhere in...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Shelley Sharp - Farmington, PA

“My deepest sympathy goes to the entire family for their loss, I knew Elizabeth , Jennifer etc through their half sister Amanda Holshouser in...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Frankie Holshouser - Salisbury, NC

“Your family is in my thoughts. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Brittany Rice - mechanicsville, VA

“My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family as you mourn the loss of Chief Hansel. I have only recently gotten back in touch with the Chief...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Daniel R. Pullen - Lewisburg, TN

“Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Toshia James - Ruther Glen, VA

“Words cannot express my sympathy to the family over the loss of Dwain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Vicki ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Vicki Chitty - Virginia Beach, VA


Dwain L. Hansel, 52, of the 3000 block of Robinswood Court, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away January 3, 2012. Born October 20, 1959 in Confluence, PA, he was raised in Farmington, PA. He retired from the US Navy as a Chief and worked with Sonny's Mechanical as a Heating & Air Conditioning Technician. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Hansel; three daughters, Elizabeth Thomas and husband Eric of Ashland, VA, Jennifer Frick of North Carolina and Nikki Parillo of Chicago, IL; a son, Jared Hansel of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother, Thomas E. Hansel and wife Karen of the Eastern Shore; his mother, Joan D. Hill; and two nieces, Alisa "Basketball Jones" Jones and Kristin Jones. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel with Pastor Les Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 1:30 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.