Gregory Hans
May 29, 1947 - August 15, 2020
Obituary
MCFARLAND - Gregory Ward Hans, age 73, of McFarland, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Heritage Monona. He was born on May 29, 1947, in Fort Atkinson, Wis., the son of Daniel and Margaret (Ward) Hans.
Greg graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965, and went on to graduate from UW Whitewater, earning a BBA degree in Accounting in 1969. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1975, including a deployment to Vietnam. He married Mary Jo Buechner on Aug. 28, 1982. He worked many years for the State, at the Legislative Audit Bureau and then the Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Greg loved spending time with his family; planning family road trip vacations, watching movies and dining out. He was an avid bowler, loved the post-bowling Sheepshead games, and also played softball and golf. He enjoyed collecting books, coins, movies, and stamps; as well as cruising in his automobile. Greg loved animals and found much joy with his dogs: Charcoal, Tolouse (Lucy) and Ricky.
Greg is survived by his son, Alex Hans; two sisters, Debbie Hans and Mary Hans; two brothers, Dan Hans and Pete (Cathy) Hans; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Hans; son, Matt Hans; and his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5306 Main St., McFarland, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, with Father D. Stephen Smith presiding. Burial will be held at Ward Cemetery. An outdoor visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks are required at both locations.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of WI, 3330 University Ave., Unit 300, Madison, WI. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Aug 21, 2020 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Aug 24, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Christ The King Catholic Church (McFarland) • 5306 Main St., McFarland, WI null
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Memories
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Patti Schmelzer
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I am sure Greg is walking all around in Heaven. Alex you are in our thoughts and prayers. Chris and Patti Schmelzer
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Mary Barefield
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Ron and I were sad to hear of your dad's passing Alex. May memories of happy times bring you peace and comfort. Thinking of you. Mary and Ron Barefield
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Dale M. Hanson
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Worked with Greg at ETF. Greg headed up the financial services division there. Team player. Very bright and very positive person to work with. You will be missed!
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Denny Hanson
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I echo Dale Hanson's remarks. Beyond those, Greg was a integral part of our softball team. What a center fielder! The memories remain.
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The Family of Carol D.
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Our family met Greg at Heritage, where we also had a family member. He was always smiling, and loved when his son and dog came to visit. We are so sad to hear of his passing, and wish peace and comfort to his son and family.
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Rhonda Dunn
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We are so sorry for your loss. Greg was a terrific guy. So personable, kind, thoughtful, smart and witty. I worked with him at Employee Trust Funds. Greg was highly respected by everyone in the Department. He always had a smile on his face and made people feel good. He will be missed.
With sympathy, Rhonda and Dan Dunn