Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Hanson, John |
Born |
10/30/1936 |
Birthplace |
Wausau, WI |
Mother |
Mildred Hanson |
Father |
Palmer Hanson |
Spouse |
Mary Hill Hanson m 8/1956 |
Children |
Dave Dale Dana Hanson Hilbert Diane Danny |
Education |
Wausau schools UW- Stevens Point one semester UW-Superior ( to be with future wife Mary) |
Occupation |
Hanson's Hardware- 8/1956 age 19 began managing the store |
Places of residence |
Wausau, WI Arbor Vitae, WI |
Notes |
Grade 6 at MW Grade School- 4 students: John, Don Rayala, Shirley Mussati and Mary Margaret (Mutz) Knopp |
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Click here to read Kay's speech detailing the story of the raid.
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