Donald Ervin Hanby
April 04, 1933 - February 07, 2015
Obituary
Hanby, Donald E.
MADISON–Donald E. Hanby, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 4, 1933, in Whitehall, Wis., the son of Howard and Selma (Paulson) Hanby. Donald graduated from Alma Center High School. He married Patricia A. Edmundson on Oct. 29, 1955, in Fairchild, Wis. Donald was employed with Gisholt Machine and later with Sears as a Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW Post No. 7591. Donald liked feeding the birds and squirrels, wood carving, hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping. He also enjoyed watching the Badgers, Packers and Brewers, visiting with his neighbors and especially cherished his time with the “Lunch Group”. He also loved his dogs over the years. Donald is survived by his wife, Patricia of 59 years; daughters, Linda Hanby of Middleton and Sharon (Bob) Schrank of Milton; grandchildren, Jeff (Stacey) Reuter, Krysta (fiancé, Jeremy Wells) Reuter, Brian (Lindsey) Reuter, Ben (Emily) Schrank, T.J. Schrank, and Amy Schrank; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Andy and Alex Reuter; and sister-in-law, Virginia (Del) Suitter. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Ted and Everett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society and St. Dennis Catholic Church. A special thank you to the staff of Dean Oncology, Agrace HospiceCare and to our neighbors and friends for your kindness that will always be cherished. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Events
Visitation
Wed Feb 11, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Feb 11, 2015 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Mary & Dave Mack
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Pat and family:
Don was a wonderful neighbor & friend when you lived in Black River Falls. We remember the many walks he took with his dog, Benny, visiting with neighbors on the way. You have our sympathy & hope fond memories can help you get through this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dave & Mary Mack
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Jim Ryan
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Pat, please take Don's passing as God's way of answering one's Prayers to no longer suffer! We are out of town and want you to know you and your family is in our prayers. May he now have eternal peace. Jim
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Terry & Diane Wendt
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Linda - Sorry to hear of your father's passing. He sounds like a wonderful gentleman that everyone would be lucky to have known. Had he been our neighbor, I'm sure we'd have hit it off. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Terry and Diane Wendt
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Jim Northrup
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Linda, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. From the little time I got to know him he seemed like a nice guy. my condolences to you and your family. Jim N.
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Jim and Patti Hanson
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Linda -Jim and I are sorry to hear about your father's passing. We are all at the age ,and are lucky to have 1 or both still around.We are thinking about you at this difficult time.Take care . Jim and Patti Hanson
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Thomas Trapp
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Dear Neighbor Pat and family, Peace and comfort to you at the loss of Don. The good news comes in the words of Jesus who promised, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25). Death for the believer is the door to life in the presence of Jesus. This is good news for Don and all of us. We will miss seeing Don cutting his lawn, walking the dog and blowing snow. What an active man he was to the end. A real blessing. Please stay in touch, Pat. You're in our prayers.
Tom and Carol Trapp