Walter George
Hansen
Memorial Visitation: Held on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at Raymond Christian Fellowship (8638 W. Highway K) from 3PM – 6PM.
Memorial Service: Held on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at Raymond Christian Fellowship (8638 W. Highway K) at 6PM.
Hansen, Walter George (Wally), 89, died September 30th, 2021, after a long struggle with dementia. His wife, Georgia, and family were at his side.
He was born February 26th, 1932, in Racine, Wisconsin to George and Lydia Hansen. Wally grew up on a farm, graduated from Waterford Union High School, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He married his high school sweetheart, Georgia Paap, in 1954. They raised four children. He owned and operated the Otto Paap Co., Inc. for 31 years, was a member of the Raymond School Board for 20 years, and was a lifelong, active member of Raymond Christian Fellowship (Raymond Baptist Church), holding many positions of leadership there.
Wally enjoyed working in his award-winning flower gardens. Some of his best times were spent attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren.
Wally is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgia, his children Rae (Bob) Guth of Burlington, Todd (Beth) Hansen of Raymond, Kay (Jon) Erickson of Union Grove, and Jane (Todd) Dunnum of Raymond. He is further survived by thirteen grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Betty (Cliff) Gruenwald and Lila Cosmades, sister-in-law Jackie Becker, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at RAYMOND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (8638 W. Highway K) from 3PM until the time of service at 6PM. Private family burial at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Raymond Christian Fellowship or the Alzheimer’s Association.
This man was the epitome of what it means to be a man of Christ. He left his mark on so many as he shared his passion and love for Christ. He was hard working, loving, sweet,, funny, and honest , A great husband and father. I will always remember his smiley face greeting us at the doors of the church. He has left his mark on earth as a humble servant of the Lord always working behind the scenes to do whatever needed to be done to bring honor and glory to the Lord, never himself. . Go to your reward now you good and faithful servant. You will be missed.
October 5, 2021
Although I have been separated from my brother Wally for many years, I never forgot him and his wonderful wife Georgia and their beautiful children.
My memories of my dear brother are only good ones. As youngsters we had so much fun together and every time we met, we always had a wonderful time .. I will miss him very much, but am so happy that we will be together in heaven.
My thoughts are with you and I thank you all for acknowledging him and his wife on this day.
With fond memories,
Lila Hansen Cosmades