Adrian Hanson
January 19, 1983 - September 03, 2020
Obituary
MADISON-Adrian Lewis Hanson of Madison, Wisconsin, was born on January 19, 1983, and passed away at age 37 on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
Adrian grew up and lived in Oregon, Wisconsin, graduating from Oregon High School in 2001. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. While at Luther Adrian played football and developed life-long friendships with many football teammates. After Luther he earned a Civil Engineering degree at UW-Madison. Adrian was a valued engineer at Vierbicher in Madison and at IPEC in Fort Atkinson, where he formed many lasting friendships, as well.
Adrian is a beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, cousin, partner, and friend. He was a lover of life and adventure. He was an avid concert-goer, musician, Wisconsin sports’ fan, and golfer. He lived a full, active lifestyle with many travels and experiences around the world with friends and family.
Adrian was generous, intelligent, steady, level-headed, and a man of his word. He wasn’t a big talker but he made clear he cared for and loved people deeply. Adrian is tremendously and painfully missed by those who knew and loved him.
Adrian is survived by his grandmother, Alice Hanson; his parents, Dave and Char Hanson; his brother, Phillip Hanson and his wife, Jamie; his sister, Kaitlyn Crowell and her husband, Nate; his sister, Corynn Hanson and her husband, Brock Alekna; his girlfriend, Jamie Forman; aunts and uncles, Diane and Abe Kattawar, Phil and Barbie Williamson, John and Maria Williamson, Steve Ristau Hanson and Josephine Hanson Ristau, and Joy Alesdatter and Michelle Hawley; his niece Freya Crowell; and many cousins and other relatives.
A Memorial service will be held. Friends and family who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Adrian’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Watch Webcast link at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.
Memorial donations may be made in honor or in memory of Adrian to Conquering CHD, as this was a charity he supported frequently. Two of his young cousins are both currently conquering Congenital Heart Disease.
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First Presbyterian Church. Links to both memorials can be found below. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Neal
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All my memories of Adrian are essentially that image of him smiling all the time. Knowing him since tennis camp in high school through living together in college, he never looked any different from that smiling image. Going to miss you, bud. Neal
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Janelle Chapman
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Adrian was one of the first babies I was allowed to babysit alone. He was always happy and fun to babysit. Ir was surreal when he visited me in Kentucky, in his late teens, and we talked as adults. It’s amazing that this beautiful person is no longer with us, and my heart aches for the entire Hanson family. I will never forget him All my love, Janelle (Batha) Chapman and family
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Lindsay Kimball
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Adrian! What fun memories of enjoying music together. I’ll never forget booking bands together for SAC concerts...and partying with them after their shows. 😁 I’m glad music kept us connected after college. I’m deeply saddened that you’re not with us anymore, but I hope you’re in a place where you can listen to DMB on repeat! ❤️ Lindsay
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Wendy McNall
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There is a special bond among family no matter how close or far away the members live. Our family is spread all over the place, but I was fortunate to live close to Adrian for 19 years. I got to see him grow up, play sports, go off to college (twice), get his first real job, and buy his first home. We shared many family gatherings over the years and I am so thankful for the wonderful memories we shared. Adrian had the most wonderful laugh and genuine smile that would light up a room and a heart that was gentle and kind. I will miss his hugs most of all. Adrian lived life to the fullest, seized every opportunity and was always game for an adventure. I will miss you, my dear, sweet cousin.
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Kim Distin
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Adrian was always up for an adventure - whether it was a concert, a Tough Mudder, or a trip to the other side of the world. This is one of my favorite memories of him when we explored Fiji together in the summer of 2018.
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Janna spence
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I was an exchange student to Oregon and Adrian was always so kind to me and always took time out to ask this new kid how she was doing. In the years after I left Adrian and I stayed in touch and he always made an effort to see me when I would return to the States. He was a real gentleman and we shared some good stories and good laughs. RIP my friend ❤️