Louis Donald Hanson III

Louis Donald Hanson III obituary

Louis Donald Hanson III

Louis Hanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Wheeling/Bethlehem on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Louis Donald "Donnie" "Dee" Hanson III, 46, of Wheeling, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 in WVU-Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 18, 1979; the son of Louis Donald Hanson, Jr. and Dorothy "Dottie" Martin Hanson. Donnie worked in the heating and air conditioning industry; was Christian by faith; an avid bowler, golfer, bicyclist, and fisherman. He scored a hole in one at Oglebay Park Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis Donald Hanson, Sr., Helen Hanson, Amelia Martin, and Harold Martin; and one aunt, Judith Martin Gooding. In addition to his parents, survivors include one sister, Lacy Hanson (Ralph) Burkhart; three aunts, Linda Martin (EJ) Miller, Vicki (Dan) Thomas, Wendy (Bill) Midcap; nieces and nephews, Savannah, Vanessah, Tanner, Laylah, Tucker, and Everleigh Burkhart; several cousins; and his beloved dog, Bogey. Private services will be held by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 1 Ridgecrest Rd., Wheeling. Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com

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