Allan A. Hanneman Obituary (1950

Allan A. Hanneman, 70, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away at his home on August 11, 2021. Al was born in Wisconsin Rapids on October 31, 1950, to Arnold and Harriet (Dampier) Hanneman. He was a truck driver and cranberry marsh worker. Al earned both a diploma in auto body and an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology from Mid-State Technical College. He loved old cars, "muscle" cars, and motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and read books on all sorts of topics and liked to discover local history. He was thrilled to make connections with people. He was featured on the WFHR radio program "Over the Back Fence" and spoke to local residents about the placement of a historical marker. He liked to stay up-to-date on current events and had an interest in hummingbirds. Al never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He had a large circle of friends that spanned many decades. He is survived by his sister Emily (Tom) Andres; brothers Mark (Nancy) Hanneman, and Daniel Hanneman; nephews: Andrew (Stephany) Andres, and Jason (April Borski) Andres; nieces: Danielle Potts and Nikki Hanneman; great-nieces: Holly and Julia Andres, Abigail, Kaitlyn and Alaina Potts; and great nephew Kelvin Andres. He is also survived by numerous "motor-head" friends and friends he considered near family. Although Al had no children of his own, he loved his nephews, nieces and great nieces and great nephew very much. He loved to spend time visiting, working on garage projects and fishing with them. His love and influence is carried in our hearts. Special thanks and remembrance to the Portage County Health Care Center where Al began his cardiac rehabilitation and their care and encouragement that helped us get Al home. Special thank you also to the team that made his recovery possible including St. Joseph - Dr. Douglas Jones, the ICU team of nurses at Marshfield Medical Center and the Aspirus cardiology rehabilitation department; Dr. Robert Roenius and "Mary Jo" nurse practitioner who held a special place in Al's heart and in ours for the time we shared with him. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.