Donald "Chubby" O. Hanson

Donald “Chubby” O. Hanson, 65, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.

He was born October 7, 1958, son of the late Delbert and Shirley (Hull) Hanson.

Survivors include, his siblings, Debbi (Patrick) Parker and their son, Travis, Delbert Hanson Jr., Donna (Norbie) Luebbe and Douglas Hanson; step siblings, Joey Strong, Darrell Strong, Anne Strong, Emmy Lotharius and Cindi Hanke; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Delores; and siblings, Barbara Gray, Bonnie Guyette and Ronald Hanson.

Today is full of memories of a brother laid to rest, and every single one of them is happiness.  You are someone very special.  We will always carry you in our hearts.

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38 years ago, he came to Wausau when he became a big part of the Kraimer family.

Chubby always had a smile on his face and a helping hand to anyone who needed it.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Among his favorite pastimes, Chubby enjoyed spending time at the family cottage up north & fishing.  He loved to watch national stock car races, the Green Bay Packers, Brewers (he even made it to a game) & sports on TV.   He enjoyed watching M.G., Bradley, Matthew and many of his other local favorite drivers at stock car races.  He was an avid sports fan.

He is further survived by his Wausau family, siblings, Mary Anne Radtke and Ronald and Mary Lou Gajewski; local nieces and nephews, David (Iris) Radtke, Danny Radtke, Michael (Tammy) Gajewski, John (Tracy) Gajewski and Teri (Mark) Sukanen; local great nieces and nephews, Robert, Bradley, Matthew, Brooke, Miranda, Sarah, Grace and Ava.  A special thank you to Julie, Karen, Phil, and so many special friends.

He was preceded in death by Norbert and Juanita Kraimer; and brother-in-law, William Radtke.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M on Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau.  The Rev. Robert Thorn will preside.  Visitation will be on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

The family would also like to give a special thank you to Fr. Sebastian for the visits and prayers for Chubby, the staff at Marshfield Medical Center Weston including the emergency room, ICU unit, all the doctors & staff.  Also, the Rothschild Police Department, Riverside emergency personnel and the Wausau Medical Community, for the wonderful care and support you gave to Chubby over the past couple of years.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com