Patricia A. Hansen

STOUGHTON - Patricia A. Hansen, age 93, passed away on November 8, 2026. Born on December 8, 1932, she was the daughter of John and Gertrude Foris.

Patricia graduated from Ashland High School. In May of 1958, she was united in marriage to Donald W. Hansen at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ashland. Together, they built a life filled with love and were blessed with two children. Patricia dedicated her care to the healthcare industry, working as a financial specialist until her retirement at the age of 62.

A woman of many interests and a personality all her own, Patricia found joy in life's simple pleasures and treasured the memories made along the way. She was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and proudly held season tickets throughout the years. She was fortunate enough to watch the Packers play on Sunday, November 8, before peacefully passing later that day. Her enthusiasm for sports didn't stop there; she was also a devoted fan of the minor league baseball team in Appleton, where she could often be heard cheering louder than anyone else in the crowd.

Some of Patricia's happiest memories were made at the family cottage in Goodman, where weekends were spent enjoying the peaceful beauty of the north woods. She loved sitting along the lake, calling to the loons and simply taking in the quiet moments that made the cottage so special.

Family was always at the heart of Patricia's life. She cherished holidays and gatherings, taking special care to make each family member feel loved and remembered. In her later years, welcoming her great-grandchildren, Amal, Carter Grace and Zayn, brought her immeasurable joy. Her great-grandchildren lovingly knew her as "GG," a title she carried with tremendous pride. She also found comfort in attending church at St. Ann's with her grandson, Adam, and treasured having both her family and church community close by.

Patricia enjoyed dancing, music, knitting, sewing, cooking and baking pies. She especially loved playing cards with family, where her competitive side was never far from the surface. She was never one to shy away from speaking her mind, and those who knew her appreciated her honesty, spirited personality and unmistakable presence.

One particularly special memory reflected Patricia's determination to keep learning and trying new things. As a young girl, she dreamed of playing the clarinet but was unable to pursue that dream during World War II. For her 92nd birthday, her family surprised her with a clarinet of her own, giving her the opportunity to finally begin learning to play. It was a gift that brought a childhood dream full circle.

Above all, Patricia loved her family deeply and made a point of giving each person her individual attention. Her love, strong spirit, quick wit and the many memories she created with those closest to her will be treasured for generations to come.

Patricia is survived by to her children, Kathryn (Sayed) Elmarakby and Donald (Jan LeBlanc) Hansen; grandchildren, Maggie (Rehan Quraishi) Elmarakby, Adam Elmarakby and Erika (Brad) Grenda; great-grandchildren, Amal and Zayn Quraishi and Carter Grace Grenda; nephews, John (Kathy) Gregor and Matthew (Gretchen) Gregor; special family member, Ann Iverson; and many other beloved family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude (Morris) Foris; husband, Donald; sister, Mary (John) Gregor; and in-laws, Willard (Mary Ellen) Hansen.

Visitation will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church at 11 a.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church to support the choir. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590