Clarence Everett Hansen, Jr. (Bud), 87, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his family home in LaGrange, WI at 1:30 PM. Bud was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 6, 1937, to Clarence Hansen Sr. and Ruth (Dalson) Hansen and was baptized at Bethlehem Church in Milwaukee.
Bud graduated from Lutheran High School in Milwaukee on June 9, 1955. Following high school, Bud enlisted in the US Army and was a light weapons specialist and sharpshooter. He was stationed in Germany and upon honorable discharge, served in the Army Reserves until 1962. Bud married his wife, of 63 years, Faith, on September 6. They moved to Little Prairie, WI and owned and ran the Twin Oaks Bar for 5 years before moving to LaGrange, WI and beginning work at Colt Industries (Trent Tube) in East Troy, WI. Bud retired from there after working over 30 years. In retirement Bud spent much of his time fishing, golfing, gambling, and following the Packers and Brewers. He was also a member of First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Faith, (May 19, 2025); father, Clarence and mother, Ruth; brother, Teddy; and son, Todd. He is survived by his daughter, Tracey Hansen; and sons, Troy and Tyler Hansen; daughter-in-law, Sue Hansen (Todd); his sister, Darleen Savatski; grandchildren, Jamie, Jennifer, Abby, Ryan, Katelyn, McKenzie, Addison, Eliza, Kassity, Karlye, Carsyn, Camdyn, and 22 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at First English Lutheran Church in Whitewater at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2025, with his and Faith’s service to follow at 12:00 Noon. A luncheon will be held at the church after the service.
In place of flowers, Bud would like donations to the Lauderdale LaGrange Rescue and Fire Department.
