Hans G. Tauchnitz, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Hans Georg Franz Tauchnitz was born June 6, 1931, in Duisburg-Hamborn, Germany, to Karl and Margot (Falkenstein) Tauchnitz. He graduated high school in Germany. In 1950, he moved to the United States, where he attended Northwestern College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business. In 1955, Hans got drafted to serve in the Korean War, where he served with the Screaming Eagles and counter intelligence group. Hans was married to Jean Lutjen at the United Methodist Church in Osseo, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Austin. Hans was a banker for many years and started working as a partner with M and H Machine in 1975, retiring in 2003 at the age of 73. Hans enjoyed watching all sports and would take his kids and grandkids to sports games. He was very handy and loved to build and teach all the kids. Hans was known as charming, witty, funny, and told great stories. He was very intelligent in math and was always faster than the calculator. Hans also played a mean harmonica and accordion. Most of all, he loved spending time with his loving family.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Tauchnitz of Austin; children, Lori (Mark) Mueller of Faribault, Minnesota, Karla (Jan) Hansen of Sargeant, Minnesota, Tracy Boyce of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Tommy Tauchnitz of Okoboji, Iowa; grandchildren, Nicole (Ken) Fannin, Michael Mueller, Samuel (Jamie) Hansen, Melissa (Seth) Stier, William (Alex) Hansen, Madison Sparks, Livie Boyce, Taylor Tauchnitz and Emma Tauchnitz; great-grandchildren, Brielle Fannin, Charlotte “Charli” Fannin, Harper Fannin, Aubrie Stain, Maggie Hansen, Bella Hansen, Lucas Hansen, Molly Hansen, Emily Hansen, Nolan Stier, Owen Stier and Ella Stier; sisters-in-law, Mary (Kenny) Hoops of Lake City, Minnesota, and Linda (Dave) Hosking of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota; five nieces and one nephew and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Margot Tauchnitz.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Karen Behling officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be directed to the American Heart Association or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.