Gary Robert Hanson

Gary Robert Hanson obituary

Gary Robert Hanson

Gary Hanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home – Milwaukee from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2021.

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Gary R. Hanson, age 78, honored United States Army and Vietnam Veteran, is celebrating a heavenly reunion with his parents Donald E. and Patricia R. Hanson, his devoted wife Karen Strauss Hanson, and his beloved grandson Gerald Rutz.

Proud Stepfather of Patricia Wiedenhoeft (nee Rutz) and Gerry (Pam) Rutz, Grandfather of Jason (Teresa) Rutz and Robert Wiedenhoeft, Great Grandfather of Daniel and Benjamin Wiedenhoeft.

Deep appreciation for the faithful ministry of Reverend Christopher Bushre and his Christ the Life church family, for John M. Hayes MD at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, for Jeffrey Stache MS Case Manager, Karen Janick CNA, Maddie Prochnow RN Nurse Manager and her service dog Heidi who brought Gary so much joy at Linden Heights Waukesha.

Memorials appreciated to Christ the Life Lutheran Church 3031 Summit Avenue, Waukesha WI 53188

Military Honors Ceremony is planned for spring.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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