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Gary A. Hansen
Plover, Wisconsin
September 3, 1965 - June 7, 2022
Gary A. Hansen Obituary
Gary Hansen, 56, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2022 at his home. Born
September 3, 1965, to Harland and Judy Hansen Denn, Gary grew up in Madelia, MN.
He graduated from Madelia HS in 1983 and received his Bachelor’s in Agriculture and
Business from UW River Falls. He enjoyed a long and successful career in agriculture
and produce brokerage.
Gary’s pride and joy was his family. He was happiest spending time at the cabin in
Minocqua, watching his children enjoy their passion of water skiing, and many many
family vacations. He moved with his family from MN to Stevens Point, WI for career
opportunities in 1998, and again to Plover, WI in 2016 to live permanently on the river.
After a surgery in 2014 left him paralyzed, his life became more complicated. He had
recently obtained his pilot’s license and flying his plane was his greatest thrill. He was
determined to fly again, and after much research, had a light sport aircraft built with
hand controls. With the help of his many pilot friends he was able to enjoy his new
plane, although only briefly.
Gary was kind, loving, told terrible dad jokes, and had too many friends to count. He is
survived by his loving wife of 26 years Karyn, his daughter Ashley and son David;
sister-in-law Jodi Westgard and niece Zoey Hansen; sister-in-law Cheryl Starr, nephew
Adam (Stephanie) Starr, niece Cat Starr and great nephew Christopher; father and
mother-in-law Ronald and JoAnn Tucker; step sisters Cinda (Brian) Wallace and Dee
(Doug) Thomas. He will be missed by many uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded
in death by his father Harland Hansen, his mother Judy Hansen Denn, his step-father
Robert Denn, his brother Bruce Hansen, and nephew Jeffrey Starr.
A celebration of Gary’s life will take place on Monday, June 13th at Shuda Funeral
Home in Plover, WI. Visitation from 1pm - 3pm, 5pm - 8pm with a service at 7pm. In lieu
of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity in Gary’s name.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Gary A. Hansen hosted by Shuda Funeral Chapel.
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