Gerald ‘Jerry’ L. Hansen

December 31, 1929 ~ April 5, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” L. Hansen, 92, of New Lisbon died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon. Jerry, the son of Albert and Emma (Weiland) Hansen, was born on December 31, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI.

Jerry’s family moved to New Lisbon in 1938, and he had lived there ever since. Jerry was a 1948 graduate of New Lisbon High School. Jerry was employed by Walker Stainless Steel in New Lisbon as a fabricator/welder for 50 years. Jerry enjoyed biking, going fishing and walking in the woods at his sister and brother-in-law’s home. He was a member of St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Lisbon.

Jerry is survived by his sister, Janet (Richard) Halverson of Loyal, WI; his nephews, Greg (Meeshia) Halverson of LeRoy, IL, Kevin (Shannon) Halverson of Wheaton, IL, and Todd (Lisa) Halverson of Apple Valley, MN; great nieces Hailie, Heather and Aturina; nephew Brandon, and great-great nieces Ruth and Delilah.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be at noon Saturday June 4, at the Hare Funeral Home at 217 W. Pearl St. in New Lisbon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow in St. Stephan’s Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Orange. Memorials may be given to the New Lisbon Public Library or St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The Hare Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com.

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