Hanson, William Earl William Earl Hanson, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the DaySpring Assisted Living Center in Muskegon. Earl was born on February 21, 1926 in Grand Rapids to Rudolph and Teresa (Carter) Hanson and moved to the Fremont area at the age of 12. He later met and married Caroline Carolyn Wojtas on April 15, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Earl had been a industrial photographer at Teledyne Continental Motors Company in Muskegon until his retirement in 1985. He had been a member of the All Saints Catholic Church for 56 years where he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the PEDRO Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, playing cards and served as an election official in Garfield Township for many years. Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Caroline Carolyn his children, Larry (Betsy) Hanson of Fremont; Roger (Cindy) Hanson of Houston, Texas; Bruce (Joann) Hanson of Lemont, Illinois; Beth Hanson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Nancy Hanson of Fremont; his grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Jesse, Jennifer, Wil, Luke, Kara, Jarrod, Leah, Danielle; his brother, Donald (Linda) Hanson of Fremont; his sisters, Roberta (Dave) Shuttler of Traverse City; Marilyn (Melvin) Gilmore of Florida; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, David Hanson on January 22, 2002 and by his brother, Robert Hanson. Funeral mass services were held on Monday, January 29, 2007 from the All Saints Catholic Church in Fremont with Rev. Father Tony Russo presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Scripture services were held on Sunday, January 28, 2007 with Sister Jean Wojtas presiding. Friends may consider the Retirement Fund for Servants of Jesus (Sister Jeans Order) or Friendship Without Borders (Beth Hansons ministry) for memorial contributions in memory of Earl. Friends may post a condolence or share a memory with the Hanson family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Earl on-line Caroline, We are in Florida and received word of your loss. Please realize that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Glenn & Phyllis Fremont, MI 49412 Caroline, we hope you feel well enough to enjoy the time when all your family is together! I'm glad I spent as much time with Earl as I did before we headed back south. Our thoughts are with you even though be can't be there. But, also I want remember Earl as was! Love Don and Linda Vero Beach Florida Carolyn and Family, We know Earl is in a better place and is free of suffering. He will be missed by your family and all who knew him. With sympathy, Arnold and Mildred Woodring Dear Elizabeth Please accept my condolences on your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Eric Szatkowski Special Agent WI Department of Justice To the Hansons. We're sorry to hear of Earl's passing. We had so much fun working with him at the Oz. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Jerry and Shirley Woodring The family of Marie Stratton wishes to convey their sympathy to the family of Earl Hanson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Marie Stratton Diana Humm and Gordy Judy Nadeau-Zerr and Jerry To the Hansons: Earl will be missed by the Robert W. Vanden Berg Family. Troy & Michele Vanden Berg Youngstown, OH Caroline, Sorry to learn of your loss of Earl. Bob & Carolyn Mauger Sr., Zephyrhills, Fl.