Donald Eugene Hanson
July 03, 1925 - April 18, 2014
Obituary
Hanson, Donald E.
STOUGHTON-Donald E. Hanson, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Prairie Gardens, Sun Prairie. He was born on July 3, 1925, in the Township of Primrose, the son of Alvin and Beatrice (Hustad) Hanson. He married Wava B. Warnecke on May 8, 1954 in Madison. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Donald graduated from Mt. Horeb High School and was captain of the 1943 Mt. Horeb High School football team. He was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Donald served as a staff sergeant with the US-Army in the Korean War and was a member of the VFW. He worked for over 35 years at Bancroft Dairy Plant, first as a door to door milkman and later retiring as sales supervisor. Donald met Wava, who was also an employee of Bancroft Dairy, in the ice cream shop. In his spare time, Donald enjoyed attending Badger football games with his wife, woodworking, golf, working in his yard and taking care of his tomato plants. He is survived by his wife, Wava; three children, Mitchel (Gayle) Hanson, Dawn Bunnell and Kimberly Lewis; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two great- granddaughters; and three brothers, Percey (Elaine) Hanson, Alvin Jr. (Gwen) Hanson; and Gene (Mary) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Robin Klabacka; three sons-in-law, Gary “Butch” Bunnell, Mark Klabacka and Greg Lewis; a brother, Tenner Hanson; and a sister, Harriet Pendelton. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at Noon, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites provided by Madison Area Veterans. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
STOUGHTON-Donald E. Hanson, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Prairie Gardens, Sun Prairie. He was born on July 3, 1925, in the Township of Primrose, the son of Alvin and Beatrice (Hustad) Hanson. He married Wava B. Warnecke on May 8, 1954 in Madison. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Donald graduated from Mt. Horeb High School and was captain of the 1943 Mt. Horeb High School football team. He was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Donald served as a staff sergeant with the US-Army in the Korean War and was a member of the VFW. He worked for over 35 years at Bancroft Dairy Plant, first as a door to door milkman and later retiring as sales supervisor. Donald met Wava, who was also an employee of Bancroft Dairy, in the ice cream shop. In his spare time, Donald enjoyed attending Badger football games with his wife, woodworking, golf, working in his yard and taking care of his tomato plants. He is survived by his wife, Wava; three children, Mitchel (Gayle) Hanson, Dawn Bunnell and Kimberly Lewis; eight grandsons; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two great- granddaughters; and three brothers, Percey (Elaine) Hanson, Alvin Jr. (Gwen) Hanson; and Gene (Mary) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Robin Klabacka; three sons-in-law, Gary “Butch” Bunnell, Mark Klabacka and Greg Lewis; a brother, Tenner Hanson; and a sister, Harriet Pendelton. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at Noon, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites provided by Madison Area Veterans. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Sat May 3, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Sat May 3, 2014 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Sandra Lasswell
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Please allow me to offer my sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Our Heavenly father in His word the Bible calls death an enemy (1Cor. 15:26) which He promises in the very near future to do away with (Rev. 21:4,5) At that time tragedies and accidents will be a thing of the past, no one will ever get sick (Isaiah 33:24) and there will be a reuniting, a bringing back to life instead of losing life. (John 5:28,29) I hope these words can give you some comfort and hope. (2Cor. 1:3,4)
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Sandie Schultz
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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were very saddened to hear this news.
Colby Jewell & Sandie Schultz
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Ursula Friday
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Our sincere condolences to all of the family. we loved DON as the kindest neighbor one can imagine. thanks for all the delicious tomatoes. rest in peace - John & Ursula Friday.
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Debra Narf King
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Sincere condolences to the family, I remember well of the Hanson family Mr Hanson always being one of the kindest fathers, and husband. He had such a kind nature and was a quite man . Don and Wava were always a happy couple who showed their family love , along with all of us who grew up with their children trailing behind them at the door to always feeling welcomed. May this be of some comfort knowing that is was a pleasure to had known him and what a gift he was to your family.
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Lowe
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Sincere sympathy to Don's family. He and Wave were great neighbors.
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Tom Oscar
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Dear Wava and family - The Oscars share your grief over the passing of a truly great husband and father. He always had a great attitude towards life and a beautiful smile. When we were kids I recall Don's milk truck at the old Maher home when we would grab some cool ice to chew on during a hot July day. And of course fun times at the park behind the house. We will all miss you Don and will pray for your little family whom will keep your memory alive.