When Anthony James Hahnebohm walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of who Anthony was and how he impacted those around him. Anthony was a clever and gregarious person who always sought out the finest attributes in other people. It was as if Anthony wanted to share all of their experiences, revel in their lives and celebrate their discoveries. Anthony was tireless and had boundless enthusiasm that would serve him well throughout his life.

He was the son of Jeannette and Julian Hahnebohm. Anthony was raised in Terrytown, LA. Always at the ready with a good joke, he grew up to be quite a humorous person. While some who knew Anthony might describe him as an idealist, his friends and family understood well that Anthony was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to him.

Anthony was raised with three siblings. Julian, Annie and Jeanie. Anthony was very accepting and supportive of his family. He was perceived as the central person in his family in terms of keeping communication open between the family members. Whenever discord or tension arose within the home, Anthony was typically the member who brought about resolution and harmony. These traits served Anthony well in his adult life and, along with his wit, outgoing personality, and understanding of others, drew the admiration of many who knew him.

As a young boy, Anthony was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality drew him into a diverse group of friends and acquaintances. Anthony was intelligent and had little trouble getting along with his peers. He was almost always the first to jump in when it came to playing games or participating in other childhood activities. In his spare time he liked to play music. Anthony had the ability to find amusement with almost any activity he and the many childhood friends he shared might discover.

Anthony was a natural and creative parent who was willing to provide his family with all sorts of new and interesting experiences. For Anthony, parenting was a particularly enjoyable and pleasurable part of his life. Every activity, from chores to bedtime routines, became a game in the Hahnebohm home. Anthony's skill at understanding his children's feelings, his sensitivity to their needs, and his gift for gentle persuasion enabled him to find novel solutions to any problem or situation that might crop up. Anthony was blessed with two children: Mike and Clinton. They were also blessed with three grandchildren, Caylee, Lyric and Ryker.

Because Anthony loved to have a broad variety of activities in his life, he took advantage of the opportunity to pursue numerous hobbies. His favorite pursuits were music. Anthony had a knack for being able to multi-task in order to create time for all of his favorite pastimes. However, Anthony's ever-present concern for others always took precedent.

Anthony Hahnebohm passed away on July 24, 2022 at Grenta, LA. Anthony passed peacefully in his bed. He is survived by children Mike and Clinton, his grandchildren Caylee, Lyric and Ryker; his brother Julian and sisters Annie and Jeanie. Services were held at Westside/Leitz-Eagan.

There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Anthony. He was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. He had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While he was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Anthony Hahnebohm for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and even courage. Anthony was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with his loved ones.