Kenneth Harley Hanson

JANESVILLE – Kenneth Harley Hanson passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. Ken was born February 2, 1942, in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Harley and Laura (Synstegaard) Hanson. He attended Milton College where he obtained his degree in music. He taught at many, area parochial schools as well as giving private lessons. He was currently a member of the Senior Center Big Band here in Janesville. He loved to play the accordion and played in an accordion band. He also played in four polka bands over the years. He was an avid tennis player. He won multiple awards and enjoyed hosting tournaments. If he wasn’t playing tennis, you could find him on a golf course, at the racetrack or in a bowling alley. He loved to fish since he was a young child. His favorite place was Gull Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin where he took his family on fishing trips for many years. He was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. He would often attend Badger basketball games with his friends or grandkids.

Kenneth will be remembered by his 3 children and their families, Randy (Cindy) Hanson, Debi Edwardson and Sandy (Jack) Zane as well as 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many close friends.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, February 3, 2024 between 11am-4pm, with a 2pm Time for Remembrance, at HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME, 1010 N. Wright Rd, Janesville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of his favorite charities which include Guiding Eyes for the Blind and the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin. Online condolences may be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.