Douglas W. Hanson

Douglas Wayne Hanson, 74, of Viroqua passed away on Friday morning, October 16, 2020 after a strong fight against cancer.  He was at home and at peace surrounded by his family.

Doug was born on September 10, 1946 in Viroqua to Joslyn and Ona (Goplin) Hanson.  He attended Westby High School and was a hired hand for farmers in the area.  He was united in marriage to Alene Young on June 24, 1967.  They raised two daughters, Tammy and Tonia, on their farm in Viroqua.  He worked construction the majority of his life for Sheldon’s, Mathy, Gasser, and Kraemer.  He was a member of the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church.  Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, fun times in the garage with friends and having his children, grandchildren and his great granddaughter visit him.  He was a member of Westby Rod and Gun Club, Viroqua VFW, and Eagles.  He had great times with Mont, Chad, Heath and Todd; they shared lots of stories and memories.

Doug is survived by his wife Alene of 53 years, two daughters, Tammy (Phil Anastasi) of Pardeeville and Tonia Hanson of Westby; 7 grandchildren, Andrew “Andy”, Alex, Cory (Abigail), Abby, Cody (Taylor), Kayden “Skip” and Kendell; 1 great-granddaughter, Paislee “Penny”.  He is further survived by 2 brothers Roland (Kaya) Hanson, Michael (Rosa) Hanson; 5 sisters, Gloria (Garland) Kolbo, Marlene Buros, Diane Wang, Karen Hanson and Kristine Hanson; 2 sister-in-law’s, Iris Hanson, Joan Hanson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Roger and Grant; 3 brother-in-law’s, Larry Harris, Ron Tracy, and Robert Buros; 4 nephews, Terry Hanson, Todd Harris, Dustin Wang, and Conrad Buros; and one great nephew, Zackary.

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