BioA: Hannan, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Golden - 1976)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hannan, Sturtz, Garbisch, Stentz, Henseler, Lyons, deLorimier, Meyer, Vesel, Barton, Goulet, Bertz, Lowe, Crossett, King

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/14/1976

Hannan, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Golden – 12 October 1976)

One hundred and twenty-eight relatives and friends were on hand Sunday, October 10, at the Loyal American Legion Hall to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Ray and Margaret Hannan. The Hannan’s, formerly of Rt. 2 Loyal, and now of Neillsville, began their observance with a mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville with the Rev. Joseph Henseler officiating.

The 2 to 5 p.m. anniversary reception was given by the couple’ children. It included a special program commemorating the honored couple’s wedding day, presented by a son-in-law, Howie Sturtz II, who recalled for those present the events of 1926, such as people in the news, movie stars of the time, prices of everyday household items, and popular songs.

A highlight of the program was the presentation of each of the Hannan children, who in turn presented their families… and recalled some of the humorous incidents back on the farm. The entire program was backed up by the Howie Sturtz orchestra.

Raymond Joseph Hannan and the former Margaret Ida Garbisch were married October 12, 1926, at St. Balthasar’s Catholic Church in Loyal by the Rev. Joseph Stentz. Mr. Hannan is a native of Rubicon, in Dodge County; his wife is a native of the Town of York.

Both are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and Mrs. Hannan belongs to its P.C.C.W. She is also a member of the Red Cross Volunteers (Gray Ladies) organization. Her special interests include sewing and gardening.

Mr. Hanan farmed for 36 years, and although the farm is now operated by the couple’s oldest son, James, Mr. Hannan drives out almost daily during the busy season to help with the farm work. He served as clerk of the Pleasant View School board in the Town of York for 13 years.

The Hannan’s’ children include Mrs. Russell (Marcelene) Lyons, now deceased; James Hannan of Loyal; Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Sturtz of Neillsville; Robert Hannan of Spencer; Mrs. Richard (Annette) deLorimier of Monterey, Ca.; Mrs. William (Rita) Meyer of Marshfield and Mrs. Charles (Therese) Vesel of Naperville, Il. There are 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Their surviving children were all in attendance at the observance, together with spouses and families; grandchildren came from Eau Claire, Madison, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Reedsburg and Aberdeen, S.D.

Also present were a bridal attendant, Mrs. Lon (Albertine Barton) Goulet and her husband of Toledo, Oh.; Mr. Hannan’s sister, Mrs. Florence Bertz of Loyal; Mrs. Hannan’s aunt Mrs. Margaret Lowe, and sister, Mrs. Ernest (Sadie) Crossett and husband, all of Marshfield. Other relatives and friends from Chicago, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Frederic, Marshfield, Athens, Owen, Loyal and Neillsville attended as well.

The Rev. Norbert E. King, who was in Loyal for 26 years, came from Schofield with his sister, Betty King.