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Anton Otto “Tony” Hansen

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Anton Otto “Tony” Hansen

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
3 Oct 1925 (aged 47)
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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Provided by Larry Krueger 47801461

Anton Hansen Drops Dead at Hamilton Plant
Popular Orchestra Leader Is Victim of Stroke Today
TWO RIVERS, Oct. 3. Anton O. Hansen, leader of the Hansen orchestra and one of the best known men in the city, dropped dead at his work bench at the Hamilton Manufacturing company plant shortly before noon today, the end coming without any warning. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis. The body was removed to the undertaking parlor and funeral arrangements had not been completed at 2 o’clock. They will be announced later.
Hansen arrived at work on time this morning and appeared to be in his usual spirit. Death came to him shortly before 12 o’clock and fellow workers who rushed to his side when he sank to the floor found him beyond human aid. The death came as a great shock to the family and to friends.
Born in Philadelphia December 3, 1875, Hansen remained in the East until twenty-two years ago when he came to Two Rivers to make his home. A year later he was married to Miss Margaret Bunker who with two daughters, Margaret and Laverne, both at home survives him. One brother, Hans, also of this city, and three sisters, Miss Augusta Hansen of Walla Walla, Wash., Miss Martha Hansen of Buffalo, New York and Mrs. L. J. Mead of Middleport, N.Y., also survive him.
In addition to being the leader of one of the city’s popular orchestras Mr. Hansen was a member of the E.F.U. and of the Moose.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 3, 1925 P. 16


The funeral of Anton O. Hansen, who died suddenly Saturday will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2:00 at the Congregational church, Rev. T. A.
Hawkes officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 5, 1925 P. 5
Provided by Larry Krueger 47801461

Anton Hansen Drops Dead at Hamilton Plant
Popular Orchestra Leader Is Victim of Stroke Today
TWO RIVERS, Oct. 3. Anton O. Hansen, leader of the Hansen orchestra and one of the best known men in the city, dropped dead at his work bench at the Hamilton Manufacturing company plant shortly before noon today, the end coming without any warning. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis. The body was removed to the undertaking parlor and funeral arrangements had not been completed at 2 o’clock. They will be announced later.
Hansen arrived at work on time this morning and appeared to be in his usual spirit. Death came to him shortly before 12 o’clock and fellow workers who rushed to his side when he sank to the floor found him beyond human aid. The death came as a great shock to the family and to friends.
Born in Philadelphia December 3, 1875, Hansen remained in the East until twenty-two years ago when he came to Two Rivers to make his home. A year later he was married to Miss Margaret Bunker who with two daughters, Margaret and Laverne, both at home survives him. One brother, Hans, also of this city, and three sisters, Miss Augusta Hansen of Walla Walla, Wash., Miss Martha Hansen of Buffalo, New York and Mrs. L. J. Mead of Middleport, N.Y., also survive him.
In addition to being the leader of one of the city’s popular orchestras Mr. Hansen was a member of the E.F.U. and of the Moose.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 3, 1925 P. 16


The funeral of Anton O. Hansen, who died suddenly Saturday will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2:00 at the Congregational church, Rev. T. A.
Hawkes officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 5, 1925 P. 5


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  • Created by: Nona Forrest
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94808884/anton_otto-hansen: accessed ), memorial page for Anton Otto “Tony” Hansen (3 Dec 1877–3 Oct 1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94808884, citing Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Nona Forrest (contributor 46501243).