The Superior Express -

Lannie Lee Hanel, 74, died Thursday. He was born on May 17, 1947, to William Arnold and Olive Grace (Houdek) Hanel. Lannie grew up on the family farm. He attended Agenda schools and played 6-man football for the Agenda Huskies, graduating in 1965.

Following high school, Lannie attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1971 with his doctorate in veterinary medicine.

In 1970, he married Kathy Craig, and to this union, two daughters were

born, Kasey and Kelly. Dr. Hanel started his veterinary career in Courtland in 1971. He opened his own practice at its current location just north of Court...