Douglas Lee Hanson

Douglas Lee Hanson, age 82, of Gordon, WI, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St. Lukes Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born on February 23, 1942 in Superior, WI, the son of Norman and Helen (Norberg) Hanson.  He was united in marriage to Carol Jean Hill on March 20, 1964 in Superior, WI.

Doug graduated from Superior Central High School in 1960 and earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Michigan Tech University.  He had a long career as an electrical engineer for Superior Water & Light and Minnesota Power.  He met Carol at Dairy Queen in Lake Nebagamon and it started a wonderful relationship that ended with 60 years of marriage.  He and Carol enjoyed attending Country Fest and many NASCAR races.  Doug was a curler and outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, elk hunting in Colorado and pheasant hunting. 

Before retirement he and Carol moved to “God’s country,” their log cabin on Whitefish Lake in Wascott.   He liked to keep his lawn plush and the driveway clear of snow.  He was a Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed his pool league.  He was active in local politics, being on Superior City Council and the Wascott Town Board.  Doug loved to cook with his specialties being spaghetti, chop suey and ribs. Doug had a way of fixing machinery and was a capable handyman, willing to come to the aid of anyone who needed some help.   

He is survived by his loving wife Carol; his children, Jeff (Jordan) Hanson and Sue Hanson; his grandchildren, Jonathan and Ryan Hanson; his brothers, David (Kathy) Hanson and Stephen Hanson; his sister, Linda Rask; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents and many beloved pets.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Log Cabin, May 3rd 1:00 p.m.

If memorials are desired they can be directed to the Red Cross or the Douglas County Humane Society.

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