| Hanson, Rodney G. "Rod", age 76, of Eau Claire died September 20, 2009. He was born on February 17, 1933 in Elk Mound, WI to Harold and Doris (Hendrickson) Hanson. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Rhonda; and brother, Rick. |
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He married Mary Ann Engelking on September 2, 1955 in Eau Claire. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; and their 5 children, Larry (Kimberly) of Milwaukee, WI, James (Fiancée Roni
Geroux) of Eau Claire, WI, Kristi Kirby of Green Bay, WI (Michael Kirby of Eau Claire), Heidi (Troy)
Brummond, of Oregon, WI, and Shari Hanson (Terry Washburn) of Aurora CO; grandchildren, Jeremy Hanson (Elizabeth Berg and Robbie) son of Scott Kircher and Shari Hanson, Eric (Maria) Kirby, Andrew Kirby, Adam Kirby, Taylor
Brummond, Elizabeth Hanson, T.J. (Justine) Washburn and their children, Kylee and Wesley, and Christina (Travis) Smith and their children Ciara and Alex; sisters, Ramona
(LaVerne) Vollendorf of Eau Claire, WI and Rae Jean (Gerald) Johnson, of Missoula, MT.
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Rod attended Elk Mound High School and graduated in
1950. He loved to reminisce and tell stories of his school days.
After high school he entered the US Navy and served during the
Korean War. After his return he worked at White Machine Works
(Gould Batteries) and later at Uniroyal until he retired in 1992.
In his early years he liked boating and fishing and was an avid
football fan. The Packers were #1 in his eyes. Rod was a very
social man and loved meeting new people. A shopping trip with his
kids seemed to last all day because he would stop to talk to
everyone. Rod also loved the polka dances and rarely "sat one
out." He also had a special fondness for his little dachshund,
Hansel. He will be missed by many relatives, friends, and
acquaintances in the Eau Claire area.
Visitation Thursday, 5-8 PM at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road. Memorial Service Friday, 11 AM also at
Fuller-Speckien-Hulke with visitation one hour prior. Interment Friday at 3:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery. Friends and family may offer online condolences at
fuller-speckien.com. |
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