Hans Amend of Southampton passed away Thursday April 11, 2019 at Southampton Estates.  He was 89. Born in Munich Germany, Hans worked as a bricklayer following World War II as many of the buildings across Europe were bombed and destroyed.  He was most proud of being part of the construction crew who worked on restoring the famous Frauenkirche cathedral in central Munich. His hard work over several years was an experience that served as his apprenticeship in a building trade but also helped him reach his goal of earning the money needed to attend the Technische Hochschule München (Munich Technical University) where he received his Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl. Ing.) Architektur (Master of Architecture).

After arriving here from Germany, Hans began his career working for Vincent Kling A.I.A., the largest architectural practice in the Philadelphia region back in the 1960s and 1970s.  He later established his own architecture practice with an office located in Rockledge, and designed / built two of his family's homes in Huntingdon Valley. Hans and his wife Trudy managed to purchase / renovate a small vacation home in Harvey Cedars, NJ on Long Beach Island, and it soon became a favorite gathering spot for family and friends, summer vacations, and cherished memories.  He retired in 1994 after several years working as a Regional Construction Manager for Pizza Hut (at that time, a division of PepsiCo). Hans enjoyed his role as "Opa" to his grandchildren, a name which he was referred to affectionately by his family and close friends. He was a regular spectator at his grandchildren's sporting events and looked forward to actively participating in every family gathering and celebration.  Hans routinely emphasized the importance of family to his loved ones. His family and his faith were everything to Hans.

Hans emigrated to the United States in 1955 at the young age of 26 and settled down in the Philadelphia area.  He was extremely proud of his United States citizenship. He enjoyed involvement in several local German-American Associations as well as the 55 Plus Club at his local Catholic Church, through which he met many dear life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Franziska Amend, and his brother Friedrich ("Fritz"), all of Munich, Germany.  His wife Trudy also preceded him in death (April 10 th 1995).  He is survived by his sister Hildegard of Munich, Germany, as well as several other relatives and friends in Bavaria and in the United States.   He is also survived by daughter Debra Weckenman (Frank) of Richboro, and their sons Mike (Nicole) and A.J (Kelly), and their daughter Jessica McGuffin (Sean); daughter Carole Amend of Mill Valley, CA and her son Ian Ivins; son Steven Amend of Morrisville and Pocono Pines; daughter Julie Huber of Woodbridge, VA and her children Zachary, Jessica, Briana and Madison.  He will also be greatly missed by his great-grandchildren Riley and Carson Weckenman, and Carter McGuffin. His beloved dog, Buddy, provided countless hours of contentment and joy for him and fellow residents residing in Sunshine Gardens at Southampton Estates.

Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on April 19 th , 2019 at Kirk & Nice Funeral Home – Suburban Chapel, Inc., 333 County Line Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00am, service will start at 11:00am, followed by entombment at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Hans may be made to:

ACTS Legacy Foundation
238 Street Road
Southampton, PA  18966.
Checks may be made payable to:  ACTS LEGACY FOUNDATION
(include "SE Memory Care / Hans Amend" in the Memo section of your check).