Elder C. "Pete" Hanson passed away on September 29th at his daughter's home in Anchorage Alaska. After falling ill to leukemia and kidney failure, he resided in their home. He was born February 6, 1918 on a farm in Decorah Iowa. He graduated from high school and moved to Monroe Wisconsin working at a hardware store. He married Marianne Buehler on Jan 1, 1943 and within that same year was sent to England serving in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
While in Europe, his only daughter, Patricia Hanson Blakney was born. He returned to Monroe and began working for the Swiss Colony. He worked in various departments but his main job for years was to run the Print Shop. He also was the treasurer of the Cuna Credit Union when it first started in Monroe. Retiring in 1984 they moved to Largo Florida where they resided during the winter and returned to their lake home in Amery Wisconsin from May to October. Both were avid bridge players and enjoyed that throughout their lives. He continued to play this summer until health reasons prevented it.
At Four Seasons Estates in Florida he was very active in the events of the club. He was the treasurer of the board of directors for many years. Also was on the Shuffle Board and Bowling teams, as well as played bridge almost daily. He was a member of St John's Church of Christ in Monroe and Church by the Sea in St. Petersburg Florida.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Blakney; son-in-law Bob Blakney, four grandchildren - Paul (Cheryl) Blakney, Kirsten (Patrick) Dolan, Melody (Clifford) King and Matthew Blakney - eight great grandchildren - Evan and Colton Blakney, Justin, Cameron and Jack Dolan, Sophia Blakney King, Andrew and Jacob King. There are many nieces and nephews on the both the Hanson and Buehler side of the family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Clara Hanson, siblings - Grant Hanson, Knute Hanson, Geneva Wachsmuth, Estelle Matzke and Martha Sheetz and his wife of 52 years, Marianne Hanson, who died in 1995.
He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at Memorial Gardens in St. Petersburg Florida. Condolences can be sent to the Blakney Family - 3333 Wiley Post Loop, Anchorage AK 99517.
While in Europe, his only daughter, Patricia Hanson Blakney was born. He returned to Monroe and began working for the Swiss Colony. He worked in various departments but his main job for years was to run the Print Shop. He also was the treasurer of the Cuna Credit Union when it first started in Monroe. Retiring in 1984 they moved to Largo Florida where they resided during the winter and returned to their lake home in Amery Wisconsin from May to October. Both were avid bridge players and enjoyed that throughout their lives. He continued to play this summer until health reasons prevented it.
At Four Seasons Estates in Florida he was very active in the events of the club. He was the treasurer of the board of directors for many years. Also was on the Shuffle Board and Bowling teams, as well as played bridge almost daily. He was a member of St John's Church of Christ in Monroe and Church by the Sea in St. Petersburg Florida.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Blakney; son-in-law Bob Blakney, four grandchildren - Paul (Cheryl) Blakney, Kirsten (Patrick) Dolan, Melody (Clifford) King and Matthew Blakney - eight great grandchildren - Evan and Colton Blakney, Justin, Cameron and Jack Dolan, Sophia Blakney King, Andrew and Jacob King. There are many nieces and nephews on the both the Hanson and Buehler side of the family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Clara Hanson, siblings - Grant Hanson, Knute Hanson, Geneva Wachsmuth, Estelle Matzke and Martha Sheetz and his wife of 52 years, Marianne Hanson, who died in 1995.
He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at Memorial Gardens in St. Petersburg Florida. Condolences can be sent to the Blakney Family - 3333 Wiley Post Loop, Anchorage AK 99517.