LaVerne J. Hansen

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LaVerne Hansen Obituary

Hansen, LaVerne J. Of Colgate. September 16, 2009, age 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of John (Vicki), Shirley (Robert) Helmer, Kathleen Hansen, Janet (John) Reichert and Robert (Carol) Hansen. Caring grandpa of Dayna, Shawn (Christina), Vicki (Chris), Jason, Ryan, Bradley (Heidi), Phillip, Renee, Jennifer, Stephanie (Eric), Melissa, Amber, Anthony and Taylor. Fond great-grandpa of Stephanie, Jazzlyn, Dominick, Hailie, Shawna, Tyler and Jerod. Dear brother of Alma Sterr, Francis Hansen and Theresa Courtney. Dear brother-in-law of Grace Hansen, Ken Bilgo and William (Mary Roets). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 21, at 11AM, at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 1200 St. Gabriel Way, Colgate. Burial to follow at St. Columba's Church Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4-7PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM, AT THE FUNERAL HOME, and on Monday 10AM until time of the Mass AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Assoc. or Lake Mills Special Olympics appreciated. The Hansen family would like to give a special thanks to Sandra Turnblom and Heartland Hospice for all the care and support they gave to LaVerne. SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. Schmidt & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service W250 N6505 Hwy 164 Sussex 262-246-4774 www.schmidtandbartelt.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for LaVerne Hansen

5 Entries

Fred Henke

October 15, 2009

My deepest condolences. I am the son of Henry Henke, a neighbor of
Frank Hansen. My family moved to West Bend in 1952 with the help of Frank and his sons LaVerne and Francis. I remember the kindness of the Hansens.
I remember LaVerne's father,Frank Hansen, visiting us in West Bend.
I also remember sitting on the porch of our neighboring farm house listening to music played by a Hansen girl.
Fred Henke
41 Oak Forest Drive
St. Charles, MO 63303

October 13, 2009

Paul and I are still keeping you in our thoughts and prays with the hope that everyone is getting back to a somewhat normal life style.

September 19, 2009

To the Laverne Hansen family, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Paul, Patti, Tricia, Paula and Paige Courtney

Jane Nacker

September 19, 2009

Janet and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. I know you have been vigilant in caring for your father. The following writing by RuthAnn Mahaffey brings tears (but that's okay--there would be no flowers without rain) and consoles you that you will meet your dear father again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jane Nacker and family

"To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you.'

'It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me."

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Jean Dawson

September 18, 2009

John, Shirley, Kathy, Bobby and families

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God Bless you always.

I will remember Uncle Laverne as a very dear & special uncle. I remember when I was younger being at his & Aunt Marys farm and with my cousins; and in recent years visiting Uncle Laverne and enjoying the good old times and the new-news about how his family has grown and the local news. He was always smiling when he greeted me at the door (or at the top of the steps) and he'd say: Well, Jean. How's it going? I hear you are still in NC. Are you still married? I haven't seen your husband with you on our visits for awhile. I would ask : How are doing Uncle Laverne? He would respond: I'm still here still kicking but I'm not much! And then he would laugh alittle. He was always good to me and happy to see me. Thank you Uncle Laverne for all of the precious memories and the heart felt laughter we shared during our visits, I will cherish them for the rest of my lifetime. Your the best. I love you. I will miss you alot; but your laughter, smile and memory will live on in my heart always. Rest in Peace.
Love Jean Marie (Hansen) Dawson

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