James "Jim" Norman Hanson
March 17, 2020
Baraboo - James “Jim” N. Hanson, age 82, of Baraboo,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Clare Hospice House surrounded
by his loving family. Jim was born on Nov. 27, 1937 in Fertile, Minnesota,
the son of Norman and Myrtle (Westad) Hanson. He was delivered by his father
and grandmother in their log home. Jim was known for his warm smile and ability to strike
up a conversation with people of all ages. He began his professional life as an
educator, later becoming a salesman for Cenex. Soon after moving to Baraboo
with his family, Jim worked for Sauk County in Land Conservation and later with
Planning and Zoning. Even though Jim was a dedicated professional, his family
was the most important to him. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Jane; eight
children, Mike (Fawn) Barman, Brenda (Craig) Frank, Karen Hanson Hertel, Gary
Hanson, Barb (Scott) Baker, Todd (Brenda) Barman, Kelly (Robert) Bostedt, Anita
(Vito) LoCricchio; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Jim is also
survived by his brother, Ron (Rachel) Hanson; and two sisters, Janice (Jim)
Fuglseth and Sue (Bill) Anderson. In addition to his parents, Norman and Myrtle, Jim was
preceded in death by a son, Mark Barman; grandson, Kristopher Hertel; and
great-grandson, Grayson Thiry; two sisters, Arlene and Hartman, Myrna and
Marlin. Jim would say with pride, “Mary Jane and I have three and
a half-dozen children!” (nine total). He was a true Norwegian…… fond of
lutefisk and lefsa and sayings such as Jeg Elsker Deg (I Love You). He loved
the outdoors and creating special memories with his family. He especially loved
his wife, Mary Jane, who was his loving partner, supporter and soulmate. A warm thank you goes out to Dr. Randy Krszjzaniek and
the hospital nurses at St. Clare Hospital and to Hospice House in Baraboo for
their compassionate and excellent care. A Private
Family Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo.
Burial will take place in Highland Memory Garden in Cottage Grove. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Baldwin
Funeral Services, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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