James Hansen, Sr's Obituary
JAMES J. HANSEN, SR
WAUPACA, WI Age 60 – died on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at the Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Waupaca, WI, the son of Harry and Etola “Toni” (Quimby) Hansen. He married Sue Hart on May 30, 1982 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Jim is survived by his wife: Sue, three children: James (Shelly) Hansen, Jr of Waupaca, Michelle (Mike) Reader of Waupaca, and Chad (Jenny) Hansen of Waupaca, ten grandchildren: Bennett, Melany, Conner, EmeryAnne, CarsonLeigh, Jackson, Samuel, Alexander, Samantha, and Chad Elliot, his parents: Toni and Jim Bowersox of Waupaca, a brother: Gary (Louise) Hansen of Waupaca, and a sister: Kathy Hadley of Sturgeon Bay. He is further survived by four nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry, and a granddaughter, Abigail Hansen. Jim had been the owner/operator of an automotive paint sales business in the Waupaca area. He was a former member of the Waupaca Volunteer Fire Dept. and had served with the fire department for many years. He had also been an EMT with the former Holly Ambulance Service in Waupaca. He enjoyed boating, snow skiing, and golfing. A memorial service will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 7:00 PM, with Mr. Jeff Fletcher, officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in the name of James J. Hansen, Sr. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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