W.-Hansen-Obituary

W. Lee Hansen

Madison, Wisconsin

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W Lee HansenWilliam Lee Hansen, a man of intellect, integrity, energy, and enthusiasm, died peacefully at home with his daughters by his side on December 7, 2025, at the age of 97.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1928, to William R. and Gertrude (Spillum) Hansen, Lee was deeply...

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I knew Lee and Sally for decades. Sally was a colleague at MATC and I first met Lee about 1982 when I was teaching an art history class with the UW Extension. Lee and Sally and another couple from the Econ department participated in the class and were engaged, charming, funny, and erudite. A delight in the group. Sally and I served on committees together at MATC (we were in different departments) and I would run into Lee on occasion on and off campus. I always enjoyed his carefully reasoned...