Donald Hansen

Donald H. Hansen, Sr., 91, Oneida, was called home Friday, April 22, 2011 at a local nursing home. He was born April 11, 1920, to the late James and Mattie (Dahnke) Hansen in Ashwaubenon. On November 8, 1941, he married LaVerne Everard at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oneida. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary with an overflowing house of family. Donald farmed in the Town of Hobart for 56 years, retiring in 1988. Donald and LaVerne raised 14 children on a small dairy farm. At the time, we are sure he did not know the legacy they were creating. His hands and knuckles reflected the countless hours of hard work. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ashwaubenon his entire life. Up until the last few months, he attended every Sunday at 8:00 am. He could be found in the exact same chair week after week. He also took great pride in serving as a Hobart volunteer fireman for 25 years. Some of his best friends were developed there and he is with many of them today in heaven. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne; nine sons and their spouses, Jim and Sandy, Green Bay; Norbert and Mary Lee, Denmark; Don and Joan, Oneida; Tony and Bonnie, Pittsfiel...[more]

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David and Georgette, Suamico; Mark and Joanie, Oneida; Wayne and Lisa, Krakow, John, Green Bay; and Paul and Gail, Oneida; one daughter, Cathy and Russ Jarosinski, Pittsfield; his daughter-in-law, Shelby Bohman, Two Rivers; and two sons-in-law, Dennis Steigenberger, Maple Grove and Gary Baumann, Oneida; 36 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and two on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three daughters, Marion, Lorraine and Barbara; a son, Harold; a grandson, Doug Hansen; and three brothers, Clyde, Lester and Leland. For 91 years, Donald labored and led his family well. His time for rest is here. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 pm Monday, April 25, at Lyndahl Funeral Home where a prayer service and memory sharing will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will continue after 10 am Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 2700 Babcock Road, where the funeral service will take place at 11 am with the Rev. Jen Christenson officiating. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Ashwaubenon.