Richard Erling Hanson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Erling Hanson of Gleason, Wisconsin, who passed away on March 20, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Erling Hanson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Oscar Hanson and Isabelle Hanson (Lemmer); and his siblings, Ole, Oscar "Pinky" Hanson, Grace Barney, Betty Lemke and Isabelle Chamberlain.
He is survived by : his former life partner Catherine Johnson; the mother of his children Loretta Pommerening; his wife Loretta Hanson; his children, Richard "Mike" Hanson (Beth Ann), Timothy Hanson (Cindy), Daniel Hanson (Diane), Jeffrey Hanson (Jill), Julie Olund (Scott) and Theresa Swiechowski (Scott); his stepson Paul Everson (Kim); his grandchildren, Dustin (Kenneth), Chase (Elise), Matthew, Sarah, Carly (Josh), Michaela (Ethan), Nathan (Jeanne), Janelle (Curtis), Weston, Treed, Shelby (Keith), Tristan, Bryce, Faith, Troy (Elly), Jenah and Aimee (Jon); his stepgrandchild Ryan (Sarah); his sister Patricia Hopper; and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Hanson (Ole) and Patricia Hanson (Oscar "Pinky"). He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Bud to the Honor Flight, Veterans Administration and/or the Merrill Historical Society.
