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Obituary for Harold R. Hanson


Harold R. Hanson, 63, of La Crosse, passed away on Satuday, Oct. 16, 2021. Harold was born November 16, 1957 in Hinsdale, IL. He graduated from Hinsdale South High School. He later relocated to the La Crosse area where he attended Western Technical College and received a degree in auto mechanics. He spent most of his working career at Clason Buick GMC on Mormon Coulee Rd. He enjoyed NASCAR, bowling with his daughters, golf and working on cars. Harold will be remembered by family and friends for his lighthearted humor, being a loving father, and being a strong-willed outspoken individual. Harold is survived by his two daughters, Nicole (Dalton) Caira and Kaitlyn Hanson. He is further survived by his sister, Carol (Joseph) Paisley, sister-in-law, Linda Komes, nieces and nephews, Ella Hanson, Jessica Cline, Dan Paisley, Owen Hanson and former wife, Mary (Sebranek) Hanson. He was preceded in death by both his parents Harley and Ruth (Kater) Hanson as well as his younger brother Edward Hanson. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, Woodruff Chapel, La Crosse. A visitation will be held from 4 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.