Passed away on August 29, 2023 at the age of 78. He is survived by his life partner Shirley Brekke. Loving father to Heather Hanson, Scot Hanson and Holly Hanson and their mother the late Arlene Hanson. Dear grandpa to Isaiah Patterson, Ava Hanson and Luke Hanson. Also survived by sisters Linda (Jeff) Nelson, Karen (Russ) Garstecki, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was a lifetime member of the South Milwaukee Yacht Club and was a Bait usin', Line setting, Boat launchin', Snag waiting, Hook settin', Fishing Beast.