Anderson Funeral Home
Homeserving families for over 60 years
312 South Stone St.
Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2222
Darlene Hansen
HANSEN, Darlene Audrey, 72, of Humbird, lost her battle with breast cancer on Thursday, January 26, 2017. She died peacefully at home with her husband at her side.
Darlene was born July 10, 1944, in Milwaukee. For 49 years she was married to her soulmate Dan Myron Hansen. It was Darlene's greatest wish to survive to this milestone with her husband.
Darlene was an active member of The Order of the Eastern Star for many years. She volunteered and participated in the Diabetic Support Group in Black River Falls, and gave many hours in her life to helping others. Darlene worked tirelessly on her family genealogy to seek her siblings and has hosted annual reunions for years to nurture this bond.
Dan and Darlene owned and operated Dan's Grocery in Humbird for nearly 30 years. She knew every customer personally and their families by name. She enjoyed her place in the community.
Darlene is preceded in death by her natural parents Joseph and Hazel (Buell) Schriener and Mrs Margaret Kern whom she always considered her Mother. She is survived by her Husband, Dan Hansen, her Son, Carl (Kathy) Hansen, of Menomonie, granddaughters Christina and Madison, and Son Harold (Jana) Hansen of Millston, and granddaughter Abby. Darlene is also survived by her Sister Angie Pajot, and Brothers, Robert Schriener and Rick Schriener.
Darlene was described by friends and family as generous, loving, kind, loyal, giving and happy. She was a wonderful Wife and Mother. Her family was her pride and joy. She will be missed by many.
Eastern Star Services will be held Saturday, February 4, at 1pm at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, friends may call 1 hour before services at the funeral home.
