MADISON - Morris “Skip” Hanson age 78, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Nov. 12, 1943, in Stoughton, the son of Morris and June (Andrew) Hanson.

Skip was a builder, a planner, and a dreamer. He designed a stunning house on a lake in northern Wisconsin and truly enjoyed his time there. He worked for the City of Madison Engineering Department for over 35 years.

He was a sports enthusiast who played golf, hockey, and tennis into his middle years. He enjoyed auto racing and the fun years of traveling with friends to race car events. He loved watching any sport, especially the Packers, Bucks, and the Brewers.

Skip was a quiet man who loved all of his family deeply and honestly, especially his sons, Ken and Mike. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Short; two sons, Ken (Cindy) Hanson and Michael (Melissa Jaffee) Hanson; three granddaughters, Raina, Vera, and Emma Hanson; a brother, Russ (Terry) Hanson; sister, Jean (Doug) Thorson; many nieces and nephews; wonderful neighbors; and cherished relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Craig; and a sister, Judy.

All services are private. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Morris Arnold "Skip" Hanson, Jr.

November 12, 1943 - April 28, 2022

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