Paul R. Hanson

On November 13, 2024, Paul Richard Hanson passed away peacefully, with his wife and girls by

his side. Paul was born to Harvey and LaVon (Schei) Hanson in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on

August 5, 1961. Paul attended Waupaca High School and graduated in 1980. He met his future

wife, Vera Hanson (Schulke) at Robert’s Pub where he was known to always order a shorty

Pabst. He eventually convinced her to marry him on May 18, 1985. They had two daughters

and five grandchildren. Paul was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. He was a very proud Papa

when his daughter Nicki fell in love with sharing his deer stand and getting her first buck. He

worked in the grocery store business for 43 years where he met life-long friends. His kids

always loved shouting into the milk cooler at the Pig to say hi to their dad. Over the years, he

enjoyed taking trips with his wife, such as attending the Pro-Bowl in Hawaii and going on a hot air

balloon ride for their 25th wedding anniversary. While a family road trip to Canada almost ended

with a capsized boat, he enjoyed the week of fishing and drinking beer by the campfire. Paul

had an endless number of hats, a genuine love for taking care of his family, and a sense of

humor that was truly unique.

Paul is survived by his dedicated wife, Vera Hanson; his precious daughters, Noel (Jon) Seroy

and Nicole (Adam) Vanden Boogard; grandchildren: Aubree “Blue Eyes” Hanson, Evan and Mia

Seroy, Austin and Noah Vanden Boogard; devoted mother: LaVon Glodowski; brothers: Dave

Hanson, Jon Hanson and William (Chelsea) Hanson; step-brothers: Dan (Maggie) Glodowski and

Albert (Liz) Glodowski and step-sister, Karen (Duane) Bruns; along with aunts, uncles, cousins,

nieces and nephews.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Harvey Hanson; step-dad, Norb Glodowski; brother, Mike

Hanson and sister-in-law, Kathy Hanson.

The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Cherry Meadows and St. Joseph

Trinity Terrace who cared for Paul during the last couple of months of his life. A special thank

you to his favorite CNA, Breann.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Maple Crest Funeral

Home.  Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

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