Donald J. Hansen passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017.
Don graced this earth with love, laughter and an incredible gift of connecting with people from every walk of life for 87 energetic years.
Don is survived by his wife of 64 years Carol; his twin brother Bob, “older brother” Buck; 9 children Michael, (Laurie), Holly (Scott), Kathy, Jeffrey (Penny), Patti (Jeff), Judy (David), Timmy (Jenny), Donna (Dave), Heidi (Harris); 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Howard, brother Dick and sister Virginia.
Don, a Korean War veteran, spent his entire career in the automotive industry, first with the Heiser Automotive Group and then as president of the Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee.
Don never knew a stranger and loved nothing more than to be surrounded by family and friends. His door was always open and he was always ready with a smile and a drink.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at St. Eugene Congregation, 7600 North Port Washington Road in Fox Point, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM followed by a Catholic Mass at 4:00 PM. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts appreciated to St. Eugene Congregation and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.