Chris H. Hanson
December 13, 1940 - June 23, 2013
Obituary
MADISON-Chris Hanson, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013. He was born on Dec. 13, 1940, in Madison, the son of Odin and Bernice (Hayden) Hanson. Chris attended St. Bernard’s Elementary and Edgewood High School. He earned his BA and MBA from UW-Madison. Chris was also a member of the UW Boxing Team and served in the Air National Guard. He retired in 1998, as comptroller with the Madison Metropolitan School District for 32 years. Chris loved golfing, bowling, skiing, and playing cards. Chris was an avid Badgers and Packers fan, as well. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Thompson) Hanson; children, David (Leslie) Hanson, Eric Hanson, and Jay (Lynn) Hanson; grandchildren, Stacey, Joshua, Francesca, Sam, and Max Hanson; mother of his children, Rosalie Moondancer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary O’Deane “Deane” Hoffman, and Jim Hanson. Memorial services will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Agrace HospiceCare. A special thank you to the staff of Dean Oncology and St. Mary’s Hospital for their incredible care and support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Memorial services will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.
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Ton & Ginny Weier
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We are so sorry for the loss of Chris. Thinking of you at this difficult time. There are so many great memories of Chris over the past 40 years. Always remember his spunk about the Badgers, and how he loved tailgaiting. If thoses Badgers lost, he always had an opinion on what went wrong and who should be replaced.
Chris was a great Dad, he loved life and his family. Chris will be sadly missed by all.
SB
Steve Bentin
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All of us who golfed regularly with Chris are saddened by his death and will miss spending that time with him. He was a wonderful 'by the rules' competitor who will be forever known for his dislike of the 'in the leather' putt. He would always say "If it's that easy, why not putt it?" And he was right.
Our Tuesday-Thursday golfing group will remember him fondly. By the way, Chris, you are welcome to just send down your $6.00 each Tuesday and Thursday. We'll let you know if you win!
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Russell Antos
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I understand this very difficult time; wish you the fond memeories & times you had with your dad.They matter so much now.
JB
Joe Benzmiller
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My deepest sympathy to the family.I have known Chris since Elementary and High School,then as a fellow parishioner of IHM parish.Since we both looked alike,some people thought we were brothers.
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Steve Rule
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Hi Hanson brothers,
So sorry about your Dad. Been following his progress through my mom the last several months and I am truly depressed having heard of his passing.
It brings back some very vivid memories for me and there is no way to prepare for the finality of it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families and hoping you are coping okay.
Although I have not seen much of you or your dad in recent years, I have so many great memories of him and our families together. There are many times when he played the role of a 2nd dad to me. Especially discussing play-by-play details around Badger and Brewer games and on the golf course where my dad was dysfunctional at best :) I still remember when I was 12 and stayed back to pitch a baseball game in LL. Rode up to Spooner with just your dad for 6 hrs - no iPods or video games. 6 hrs of chatting about Brewers, Little League, and what he did at his job while playing wingman dodging deer and listening to truck driver chatter on his CB radio the last couple hours. Good stuff to hang on to.
Would love to catch up with you guys and I regret that I am just reaching out now. My best to you and be blessed.
Steve Rule
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Ralph and Julie Rottier
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So sorry to hear about Chris' passing.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Take special care.
Ralph and Julie