Erik R. Hansen

Erik R. Hansen, 63, Sister Bay, died early Thursday morning, August 14, 2014, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 11, 1951, in Green Bay. He is the son of the late Ludolf and Andrea (Riber) Hansen. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1969 and UW Green Bay in 1982. Erik was a long term resident of Door County where he worked in the hospitality industry, most recently at the Northern Grill in Sister Bay. He loved many outdoor activities especially those on the open water. He loved sailing, boating and kayaking, as well as biking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. He enjoyed being out and about with his many friends. He is survived by his sisters Andrea Hansen (Casey Maloney) of Green Bay, Kristine Hansen of Everett, WA, brother Dana Hansen of Green Bay, niece Juanita Hansen and great-nephew Isiah Hansen of Minnetonka, MN, and special friends Ron and Lisa McDonald, Patrick and Lori Strantz, and all of his Door County family of friends who gave him so much support in these last years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends may call Monday, August 18, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, with the Rev. Larry Lange officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to the staff of Green Bay Oncology at both the Ministry and St. Mary sites and to Unity Hospice staff who cared for and made him comfortable in his last days.

Reception:
Cotter Funeral Home
860 N Webster Ave
De Pere, WI 54115