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Erlan N. Hanson

1933 - 2026

Erlan N. Hanson obituary, 1933-2026

BORN

1933

DIED

2026

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Popp Funeral and Cremation Services

856 South Rusk Ave.

Viroqua, Wisconsin

Erlan Hanson Obituary

Erlan N. Hanson

May 2, 1933 - January 22, 2026

Erlan N. Hanson, age 92, of Viroqua, Wis., passed away peacefully Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Viroqua. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, followed by a time of food and fellowship. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of plant and flowers, memorials may be given in Erlan's name to St. Croix Hospice or other charity of choice. Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua has the honor of being entrusted with his services.

Online condolences: www.poppfcs.com
Published by La Crosse Tribune on Jan. 29, 2026.

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Memorial Events
for Erlan Hanson

Jan

31

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

E4250 WI-56, Viroqua, WI 54665

Jan

31

Service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

E4250 WI-56, Viroqua, WI 54665

Jan

31

Service

12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery

E4250 WI-56, Viroqua, WI 54665

Funeral services provided by:

Popp Funeral and Cremation Services

856 South Rusk Ave., Viroqua, WI 54665

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