Lyman, Ed.Dr, age 84 passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 in Lee's Summit, MO.

Lyman was born December 21, 1940, to Leslie and Fannie Hannah at their home on the family farm in Iberia, Missouri.  He married the love of his life Claudeen Sue (Allen) on March 26, 1961.

Lyman became Dr. Lyman Hannah upon completing his Doctorate in 1974 and retired from CMSU in 2002.  A testament to his success as an educator, Dr. Lyman Hannah is a former recipient of awards such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' Award of Merit and the University of Central Missouri College of Applied Sciences and Technology's award, T.R. Gaines Distinguished Faculty Award.

Lyman taught high school industrial arts and mathematics at Urich at the Lake of the Ozarks.  In 1968, he pursued a career as a university educator at CMSU. Throughout his 34-year tenure, the professor emeritus of industrial technology taught lots of different courses within the Department of Manufacturing and Construction, ranging from Current Issues in Manufacturing to Robotics and Automation. He also served as coordinator of the Industrial Technology Manufacturing Management Program.  In addition to teaching, Dr. Hannah worked with students outside the classroom to charter the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and become its founding faculty sponsor. He was always working to further his own knowledge and skills through professional involvement in organizations such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, National Association of Industrial Technology, and more.  He earned the Certified Manufacturing Engineer credential in addition to bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Missouri State University and a doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Lyman and his wife Claudeen moved to their home on Hwy 13 outside Warrensburg in 1969.  After retirement Lyman worked at Billy Goat Industries for 5 years.  While working there, he was part of a team that developed several patents.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Warrensburg where he took pride in helping with many projects.  In 2022, he and his wife moved to John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Throughout his life he was always using his talent in woodworking to make projects for anyone that asked.  He was a member of the Lee's Summit Woodworkers Guild where he was a mentor and inspiration to the CNC Splinter Group with sharing projects, tips and tricks to CNC design work. He was a lifelong teacher and loved to help those around him succeed. He was always willing to teach anyone that wanted to learn from his vast abilities.

Lyman was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved to share their accomplishments with anyone who would listen.  He was a great father and grandfather, always there to help in any way he could.

Lyman was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Fannie Hannah, one Great-Granddaughter, Eleanor Jean Green, 3 brothers, David, Barry, and Doyle.  He is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Claudeen Hannah; one son, Derek Hannah of Lake Mary, FL; one daughter, Marla Walker and husband Steven Walker of Overland Park, KS; three grandsons, Shane Hannah and Marshall Hannah of Lake Mary, FL and Adam Walker and wife Jackie of Overland Park, KS; one granddaughter, Megan Green and husband Ted of Leadville, CO; five great-grandchildren, Annalise Walker, Andrew Walker, Grace Green, Chip Green and Blake Green; one sister, Judith Myers of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Kent Hannah of Eldon and many friends and relatives.

Pallbearers are Adam Walker, Ted Green, Andrew Walker, Chip Green, Shane Hannah, Marshall Hannah and Kent Hannah.

A funeral service will be held Friday, May 2 at 10:00 AM at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, MO. Graveside will follow the funeral at Knob Noster Cemetery in Knob Noster, MO.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the ShowMe Christian Youth Home in LaMonte, MO. https://showmehelpingkids.com/give/