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Wayne Hansen Obituary
Wayne N. Hansen
Feb. 14, 1930 - Dec. 17, 2022
MADISON – Wayne N. Hansen, age 92, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Agrace Hospice. He was born on February 14, 1930, in Racine, Wisconsin to Norman and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hansen. Wayne attended Park High School inducted into their Hall of fame for football, basketball, and golf, his true passion. Wayne then headed to the University of Wisconsin and was a member of the of the first Rose Bowl Team in 1953. While in school he met his wife, Beverly "Bev" Gay, whom he married in 1953. Wayne served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He joined Deluxe Corporation in 1956, retiring as Senior Vice-President in 1989. Wayne and Bev retired to Maple Bluff, Madison where he became involved with UW athletics. From 1991 to 2013; Executive Director, Mendota Gridiron Club, Director of Development for UW Athletics at the UW Foundation, Director of UW Alumni Association and Director of Men's Basketball Booster Club. His efforts were instrumental in fundraising for the Kohl Center, UW Golf and Crew Training Centers, La Bahn Arena, UW Club Sports, and UW Student Athlete Scholarships.
Wayne is survived by his children, Michelle (Cary) Pinkalla, Michael (CJ), Patrick (Stogie), and Timothy (Jody). He is further survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of Mass on Thursday at the church. Final resting place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace Hospice for their loving care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agrace Hospice or the UW Football Walk-On Scholarship Program in honor of Father Mike Burke. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Tom Jones
April 6, 2025
I worked with Wayne at Deluxe and succeeded him when he retired. A nice man and a fine Deluxer. I am sorry I did not know of his passing until now.
Perry Armstrong
December 24, 2022
a real
gentleman & genuinely nice guy
John and Karen Bickers
December 21, 2022
Wayne was such a dear,sweet man who always had a twinkle in his eye and a kind word to say to everyone. We enjoyed our dinners and Brewers outings with him and Ann as well watching him zip in and out of Cambridge Road!! He will be in our hearts forever. Our sincere condolences on your loss. With love, John and Karen Bickers
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