Dr. Vernon "Doc" Hanson

Dr. Vernon “Doc” Hanson, 81, of Monona died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 28 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon, with Rev. Ken Kimball as the Officiant. Burial with Military Honors followed at Old West Paint Creek Cemetery in rural Waukon.
Doc was born June 12, 1932 to Almer and Ida (Larson) Hanson in Maud Township, rural Waukon. Vernon graduated from Waukon High School in 1950 and received his Doctorate of Chiropractor in September of 1961 at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. He entered the United States Army November 4, 1953 in Des Moines, serving after the Korean War. He was honorably discharged August 5, 1955 at Fort Hood, TX.
Doc was united in marriage with Helen Hagen June 10, 1961 at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church, rural Waukon. Three sons were born to this union. Doc farmed east of Waukon following high school and he also worked at Rath Packing. He owned and operated Hanson Chiropractic in Monona for many years. Doc enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids.
Doc is survived by his wife, Helen of Monona; his sons, Dr. Todd (Karla) Hanson of Monona and Scott (Lisa) Hanson of Monona; eight grandchildren, Gretchen, Amanda, Adam, Emily, Isaac, Ella, Abe and Eli Hanson, all of Monona; two step-grandchildren, Rachel (Jason) Huber and Ryan (Morgan) Berns; two step-great-grandchildren, Jayden Huber and Lilly Berns; and his two brothers, Larry Hanson of Grand Island, NE and Arden (Joyce) Hanson of Waukon.
Doc was preceded in death by his son, Mark Hanson, in 1999; his parents; a sister, Cynthia Winkie; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Hanson.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com.