Stephen Hanson

Stephen M. Hanson, age 61, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. He was born July 7, 1947 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Walter & Ludmilla “Lydia” (Chesna) Hanson. He graduated from Regis High School in 1965 and attended UW Eau Claire. He married Vicki Bremer on November 15, 1969 in Webster, WI. Steve owned Willies RV Center in Bloomer, working together with his family every day. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Bloomer Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomer Rod & Gun Club. Steve enjoyed playing softball, bowling, collecting cars, collecting vinyl music, and simply enjoyed life in general, being with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife: Vicki of Bloomer; one son: Carl Hanson of Bloomer; one daughter: Lori Hanson of Bloomer; one granddaughter: Lydia Breezee; two brothers: Sergius (Debbie) Hanson of Littleton CO & Greg “Larz” (Chris) Hanson of Eau Claire; two sisters: Margaret (DeWayne) Derksen of St. James MN, Mary Beth Hanson of Eden Prairie MN; eight nieces & nephews: Craig (Stacie) Hebert, Christian (Brad Juaire) Hebert, Lynnette (Craig Brandt) Hebert, Kendall Hanson, Spencer Hanson, Amanda (Brad) Bartels, Tori Hanson & Nicole Hanson; very special in-laws: Lawrence and Edna Bremer of Bloomer; numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father: Charles Rock; and one niece: Kelsey Hanson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Bloomer with Father James Arthur officiating. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 �" 8:00 on Thursday at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 7:30 PM.