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Paul Hanson Obituary
Iowa City, IA - Paul J. Hanson, 55, of Tiffin, IA passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County in Iowa City. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Iowa City. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Holbrook, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The University of Iowa Foundation, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Paul was born April 19th in Marengo, Iowa to Joseph and Margaret Hanson of Williamsburg. He graduated from Williamsburg High School and Iowa State University. Paul was united in marriage to Annette Fritz on March 17, 2001 at Blessed Sacrament in Rapid City, South Dakota. From this union came their beautiful daughter, Julianne. Paul worked at Hubbard Feeds as a Director of Manufacturing for over 20 years, retiring in 2017. He was on the parish council at Holy Trinity Church in Huron, South Dakota, as well as a Knights of Columbus member. Paul was an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan and enjoyed golfing.
Survivors include his wife, Annette; daughter, Julianne; sisters, Mary Miller; Carol (Tom) Murphy; Helen (Craig) Joens; mother and father-in-law, Judy and Corliss Fritz of Galesburg, ND. Also surviving is Paul's close friends, Dave and Jody Dvorak and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Richard Miller.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com
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December 12, 2018
I will forever remember the way Paul could tell a story. He had a way of telling a story that kept you actively listening to the very end. If it was an especially funny story, his chuckle would keep us in stitches. You are in our thoughts!
Jamie & David Nemmers and family, Huron SD
Angela Joens
December 12, 2018
Sending my love and prayers of peace for the entire Hanson family. Paul was a great man who spread a lot of light to all those around him. I hope you all find comfort in the many memories of your time with him.
Inez & Roy Smith
December 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Paul. He was a good man. Annette and Julianne take care of each other. If you come this way stop and see us.
Bill Rosenstiel
December 11, 2018
I had the good fortune of working with Paul for several years. He was always friendly and had a great personality. And he always talked about his family. He will be missed.
December 10, 2018
Annette, Julianne, and the rest of the Hanson family. I was sad to hear of Paul's passing. In addition to working with him closely for the last 12 years, I regarded him as a true friend. He was so proud of his family and truly a genuine friend to all in need. I will miss his laugh and his willing ear to listen to me anytime I needed someone to talk to. I know he is in a better place without any pain and is looking down on you all.
Kelly Hummel and Family
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