Born 15th June 1952 in Mainz, Germany. He moved to Australia in 1954 for a new beginning with his family. Hans was a loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle & grandfather. He was the director of a successful concreting business, as well as being a jack of all trades. Hans' hobbies included sports, gym, music, but his #1 passion in life was his love for Harness Racing.