Sixth Generation

354. Isabella Eva "Isabel" SCHMIDT was born on 20 February 1928 in Clifton Township, Monroe County, WI.^54,84,152 She appeared in the census in 1930 in Clifton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁴³ She died on 10 February 2000 at the age of 71 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁵⁴

Isabella Eva "Isabel" SCHMIDT and Clayton William HANSEN were married on 14 June 1945 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.^579,580 Clayton William HANSEN, son of Godfred HANSEN and Louisa SERVAIS, was born on 15 June 1923 in Monroe County, WI.^152,580 He died on 6 February 2021 at the age of 97 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁵⁸⁰
Obituary Notes: "Clayton W. Hansen, 97 of Tomah passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Hospice Touch Serenity House in Tomah.  Clayton was born June 15, 1923 in Monroe County to Godfred and Louisa (Servais) Hansen. 

Proudly serving his country during WW II, he was a member of the United States Navy’s Seabees from 1943-1945.  Upon his military discharge, Clayton was united in marriage to Isabel Schmidt on June 14, 1945.  Together, Clayton and Isabel raised 8 children on the family farm near Clifton, Wisconsin.  After almost 56 years of marriage Isabel preceded him in death on February 10, 2000.  Clayton was blessed to find love again and in April of 2001 he was united in marriage to Marion Brookman.  After almost 16 years of marriage, Marion preceded him in death on February 11, 2017.  

Clayton was a faithful member of the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church at Indian Creek.  He was  active in the church until his later years in life and he was still very faithful to his home church.  

As a proud member of the farming community, Clayton was a founding member of the National Farmer’s Association and proudly served as an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus.  

He is survived by his children, Eugene (Barb) Hansen, Kenny Hansen, David (Sally) Hansen,  Barbie (August) Lueck, Dennis (Melida) Hansen, Duane (Dianne) Hansen, Patty (David) Gerke, 25 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, stepchildren, Pat Jones of Lodi, WI, Larry of Kendall, Betty (Larry) Murphy of Camp Douglas, Scott (Stephanie) of Tomah and Barb (John) Kratche of Tomah.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families, additional stepchildren, and their extended families.

Clayton was preceded in death by his wives, Isabel and Marion, daughter, Janet Jones and an infant daughter,  stepson, Tom Jones, daughter-in-law, Nancy Hansen,  great granddaughter, and 11 siblings.  

A Private Family Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 11:00 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 18316 County Hwy N, Tomah (Indian Creek), Rural Oakdale.  Father Robert M. Letona will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  A private family Knights of Columbus rosary will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM. 
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and use CDC recommended guidelines for Social Distance and Safety Measures.

The family would like to thank the Greenfield House staff for their love and care of Clayton in the last years of his life.  We also thank the Serenity House staff for their compassionate care of Clayton in the last days of his life.  
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Clayton’s memory to the Greenfield House, 2144 Flatiron Ave, Tomah, WI 54660 and Hospice Touch Serenity House, 601 Straw Street, Tomah, WI 54660.  Due to Covid concerns the family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date."

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Isabella Eva "Isabel" SCHMIDT and Clayton William HANSEN had the following children: