Orville L Hanse

Orville Hanse, age 97, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully at Tomahawk Health Services, formerly known as Golden Age Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Service. Orville was born on August 29, 1919 in Morris, Minnesota to William & Gertrude (Jacobson) Hanse. Orville was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army during WWII. He was united in marriage on August 29, 1945 to Dorothy Fieblekorn in Hoffman, MN. Together, Orville & Dorothy has lived in Waukesha, Elgin & Geneva, IL, Minnesota & Tomahawk. Orville was a jack of all trades; he and Dorothy had the Hanse Coffee Shop, he was a mink rancher, a logger and for most of his life, he was a general contractor. They loved spending winters in Arizona. Orville is survived by his two children – LouAnn (Tony) Beiler & Paul Hanse, both of Tomahawk and his brother – Donald Hanse, of Minnesota. He is further survived by 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. The Funeral with military rites for Orville Hanse will take place at 11:00AM on Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Krueger Family Funeral Home. Rev Mark Schoenherr will officiate. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 9:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Burial will take place in the spring at Prairie Rapids Cemetery. The Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com