Hanagan, Guy D.

Other Events:

• Occupation: Bef 19 Nov 2005; Neenah Foundry for 31 years as a lab technician
• Obituary: 22 Nov 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Occupation:
Neenah Foundry for 31 years as a lab technician

Obituary:
Guy D. Hanagan, Kaukauna, age 53, passed away November 19, 2005, from t he complications of colon cancer, at his home surrounded by his family. G uy was born June 10, 1952, son of Clifford and Lois (Smith) Hanagan, he ma rried Monica Van Groll on July 28, 1973, at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Chur ch.Guy worked at Neenah Foundry for 31 years as a lab technician. The la st four years of his life, his biggest job was entertaining the peop le at Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology.Guy enjoyed life to the fullest. He had many hobbies over the years includ ing horses, raced snowmobiles, rode 4-wheelers, and enjoyed camping in h is RV. He went fishing in the U.S. and Canada with Monica and Uncle Jo e. He also deer hunted at his Uncle George's. He and his son, Jeff, enjoy ed hunting and field trailing beagles, breeding and building a bloodline k nown as G & J Shamrock Beagles. He traveled on many trips, mostly sout h, as he was always cold from the chemo. The last years, his favorite past -time was riding his Harley with his Monica on the back. Beautiful Harl ey (trike) Thanks Ray!Guy would go to chemo on Monday and be nauseated until Friday, looking for ward to the weekend to enjoy life. He always impressed people with his inn er strength, determination and resilience in fighting cancer. I think he w as the bravest man around, such a will to live.He is survived by his wife, Monica of 32 years, his pride and joy, son, Je ff (fiancee Karen Mischler), two sisters: Debra (Jim) Stolla, Carrie (Ric k) Koeller, three brothers: Jay (Trina), Lee (Roni), and Cal (Jenny), t wo sisters-in-law: Mary (Dale) Rohm, Judy (James) Van Handel, a brother-in -law, Martin (Charlene) Van Groll, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, a nd friends.He was preceded in death by, Grandpa and Grandma Smith, Grandma Kate, a nd Grandpa Hanagan, his mother and father-in-law: Martha and John Van Grol l, Uncle Jim, Uncle George, Uncle Eugene and Aunt Janet Smith, and an infa nt niece, Kelsey Laina Hanagan.Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at Boe ttcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry P astors officiating. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of servic e.Special thanks to Dr. Robert Geller for keeping him alive for four precio us years. Thank you to the entire staff of Fox Valley Hematology and Oncol ogy and the fourth floor staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital. We would also li ke to thank Affinity Hospice and childhood friend, Dr. Alan Cherkasky.We love you and miss you dearly. Ride off into the sunset, Guy! Varoom.Guy-being the oldest of six children you always took it upon yourself to l ook after all your younger brothers and sisters. We thank you Guy. We lo ve you and will miss you dearly. Debbie, Carrie, Jay, Lee and Cal
Thank you for being the dad I never had. I love you. KarenDad, you were my best friend and partner when it came to riding, hunti ng or running the kennel. JeffYou are the love of my life, and my best friend. Life will never be the sa me without you. I will miss you. Monica

Guy married VanGroll, Monica (daughter of VanGroll, John P. and Joosten, Martha Marie) [Group Sheet]

Jeff married Mischler, Karen [Group Sheet]