Patricia Ann Hanson

Patricia Ann Hanson, 85, of La Crosse, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Benedictine Manor of La Crosse.

She was born September 26, 1933, in La Crosse to Andrew J. and Fern A. (Nagel) Novak, Sr. She married Donald Hanson and he preceded her in death.

Throughout her life, Pat worked at many La Crosse area restaurants including, the Dutch Maid, Country Kitchen, Con’s Grill, the Tea Room at Doerflingers, the Cerise, Walt’s Supper Club and the Pancake House. She loved spending time with family, especially family gatherings at Christmas, and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking trips to the casinos whenever she could, playing bingo with friends, and a good strawberry daiquiri.

Pat is survived by her son, Daniel (Kathy) Hole of Onalaska; two granddaughters, Kelly Hole of Onalaska and Jesse (Tony) Benson of Onalaska; four great grandchildren, Dani Iverson, and DJ, McKenna and Jaelyn Benson; a sister, Carla May of Minneapolis; a brother, Andrew J. (Carolyn) Novak, Jr. of Onalaska; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Pat was also preceded in death by sisters, Marguerite “Toots” Milner and her husband, Earl, Shirley De Ford and her husband, Arnie, and Rosemary Krause and her husband, Alfred “Bud”; and two additional brothers-in-law, Norman E. Hanson and John May.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 24 ^th , at the Chapel at Benedictine Manor, 2902 East Ave. So., La Crosse, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Robert Cook will officiate. Entombment will follow in the Garden of Peace Mausoleum in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. A reception will follow the services at the Moose Lodge.