Roland Hansen

Roland V. Hansen, 86, Crandon, formerly of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born on May 12, 1927 to the late Olaf and Irene Hansen in Green Bay. Roland married Rose Marie Coel on November 13, 1948. He served in the US Navy during WWII, and recently completed a trip with the Old Glory Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to honor WWII veterans. It was one of his proudest moments. Roland was a race car driver at the DePere track in his younger years, then followed by being the flag man for many years at DePere, Luxemburg, Shawano and Seymour race tracks. The highlight of his life was his pride in his son Scott's racing career. His greatest enjoyment was telling racing stories to everyone he talked with. Roland worked as a diesel mechanic all his life. He retired 30 years ago and moved to Forest County. Roland loved to fish, watch golf, and go to the casino.

Roland is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Julie (Tom) DeBauche, and his son and daughter-in-law, Scott (Nancy) Hansen; a son-in-law, Virgil Christopherson; a daughter-in-law, Janet Hansen; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great great grandchild; his sister, Sylvia (Darold) Aebischer; many other sisters and brothers in law, as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rose Marie, two daughters, Rolene Marie and Cathy Christopherson and two sons, Steven James and David; his brothers Peter, Cliff, and Curtis.

Visitation at Malcore (West) Funeral Home 1530 W. Mason St. Thursday, May 15, from 3 PM until the time of the memorial service at 6 PM with Rev. Steve Fewell officiating.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home.