Gavin Lee Hansen

Gavin Lee Hansen Born May 19, 1937 in Coleman, WI. Passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer on November 17, 2011. Loving husband and best friend of 51 years to Barbara (nee Brown). Cherished father of Anne Marie (Ron) Putzer, Julie (Tim) Petrich, Amy (Skip) McConeghy and Beth (Chris) Cook. Proud Grandpa of Amanda, Adam and Abby Putzer; David, Katie and Mark Myers; Taylor Petrich; Daniel, Nick, Ian and Kara McConeghy, Emma, Alex and Merrigan Cook. Devoted son of Blanche Hansen and dear brother to Allen (Sandy) Hansen. Brother-in-law to Jerry (Donna) Brown and George (Bonnie) Brown. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his son Mark Hansen and father Leo Hansen. Gavin enjoyed spending time with his family especially at the Lake House. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan and proud graduate of UW Madison. Deer hunting with family and friends was also one of his favorite pastimes and something he looked forward to every year. Visitation for Gavin will be held on Monday November 21, 2011 at St Joseph’s Parish 1619 Washington Street, Grafton, WI from 4 pm to 7 pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 7 pm. Private interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family would like to thank Columbia St Mary’s Ozaukee hospital ICU/Acuity Adaptable unit and Horizon Homecare and Hospice for the care and concern shown to Gavin. A special thanks to Dr Allen Torkelson and his nurse Lisa for their compassionate care throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Logan James Herr Foundation or St. Joseph’s Parish Workcamp.