"Jim will be missed so much by everyone here at Rennes. He was truly a delight to have here with us and brightened our days. Jim came up by me everyday to share a story or just chat. I learned much about him and he knew a lot about me. We often talked about heaven, where I am sure he is now, eating lots of food and dancing around with his family. I am so grateful Julius was able to be here for him and I feel very blessed to have been part of his life. peace & love, Penny"
In loving memory of
James Hansen
June 19, 1932 - April 4, 2014
James Hansen, of Eagle River, formerly of Polar, died Friday, April 4, 2014 at Rennes Rehabilitation Center in Rhinelander. He was 81 years old. He was born on June 19, 1932 in Polar, a son of Julius and Phoebe (Roe) Hansen. He married Mary Craddock on February 15, 1959 in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on September 8, 1996.
He attended Polar grade school and Antigo High School. He moved to Chicago in 1947 where he worked for Sears in their merchandise distribution center. Mr. Hansen also worked for the Motorola Corporation, a job which led to him meeting his wife.
In 1988 he retired and moved to Eagle River.
He enjoyed deer hunting in the blackjack springs wilderness area of the Nicolet national forest. He enjoyed, and was skillful, at fishing with a fly rod.
Survivors include a son Julius (Kathleen) Hansen of Maple Park, IL; a daughter, Linda Serwetnyk of North Lake, IL; 2 grandchildren Erik Julius Hansen, Kaleigh Hansen.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son Joseph Vrba; seven sisters Lenore Kahn, Jesse Pavek, Lucy Wickersheim, Elva "Tommie" Namtzu, Nelda Stevens, Dulcia Maynard, Thelma Cook, Vera Hansen; and a brother Hans Hansen.
A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Fr. William Horath from St. Theresa Catholic Church in Three Lakes officiating. Burial will take place in Town of Polar Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Tributes
"i loved you uncle jim. now i know you mary, your sisters, brother, and parents are happy together. just because i can't talk to you any more doesn't stop me from thinking about you. you will always be in my heart. love ya rocky."