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Fred Hanneman Obituary

Fred Hanneman, 98, of Fond du Lac, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.

Fred was born on Nov. 22, 1912, in Leoti, Kan., the son of Conrad and Catherine Koch Hanneman.

On June 27, 1942, he married Julia Benzel at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mayville.

Following their marriage the couple resided in Mayville for 50 years.

Fred worked for John Deere in Horicon for over 25 years.

In 1990, Fred and Julia moved to Horicon and in 1993, they moved to Waupun.

Fred was very family oriented. He enjoyed the company of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Fred is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen (Dennis) Charapata of Lomira and Pat (Steve) Drury of Waupun; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Julia, in 2009; his daughter, Carol; his parents; two sisters; three brothers; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

SERVICES: Funeral services for Fred Hanneman will be held on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Pella Lutheran Church in Waupun. The Rev. Michael Stock will officiate.

Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville.

VISITATION: Friends and relatives may call on the family on Friday at the church from noon until the time of the funearl service at 2 p.m.

The Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Online condolences can be directed to [email protected].

The Reporter

Fond du Lac, Wis.

Sept. 28, 2011

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Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Sep. 28, 2011.

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Kris Ball

October 2, 2011

To Uncle Fritz's family,
I am sad to hear of his passing, but happy he is with the Lord, Julia, and his brothers & sisters and parents in Heaven. He was such a sweet, dear man, and I'm sure you will miss him greatly.
Kris (Hanneman) Ball

September 28, 2011

To the family...our heartfelt sympathy to all the family of Fred Hanneman...may the comfort & strength that the Lord can provide be with you during this time of sorrow...."Sunset in one land is sunrise in another". Sincerely, Roger & Peggy Cotterill (coworker with Pam W) from Markesan,WI

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