Mabel Hannack

Mabel Hannack, age 92, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin died Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Spring Valley Health Care Center.

Mabel was born October 5, 1918 the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Podoll) Weisenseel in Spring Lake Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Hatchville where she was baptized, confirmed, and married and an active member in many church activities.

Mabel lived on the family farm in Spring Lake Township and attended Reed School. On September 3, 1940 she married Elmer Hannack at St. John's. They lived and farmed and raised a family of 5 children together. She was active in 4-H for 40 years. Mabel would rather spend time outside than in the house. She raised chickens, ducks, geese, sold eggs and milked cows. She was an avid gardener and her kids are sure the cucumber patch was at least 50 acres big. Mabel volunteered wherever she could be of help to others.

Preceding her in death were her parents and husband.

Survivors include 4 daughters and 1 son: Delores (Lawrence) Hulback of Spring Valley; Joyce (Butch) Wentlandt of Spring Valley; Judy (Ronnie) Hoyt of Menomonie; Gene (Bobbie) Hannack of Winter; and Gloria (Greg) Anderson of Roberts; 14 grandchildren: Dawn Hulback, Dan Hulback, Sheila (Tom) Mikla, Mike (Mel) Wentlandt, Diane Bailey, Joseph (Sara) Hoyt, Amber (John) Kaeder, Jeremy (Nicole) Hannack, Jarrad Hannack, Ryan (Amanda) Anderson, Ross Anderson, Renee Anderson, Ronda Anderson, and Rachel Anderson (fiancé Jeff Schultz); 18 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley. Funeral service was on Friday, September 16, 2011at 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church - Hatchville, with Rev. Marin Wegner. Organist was Sharleen Bammert. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons: Dan Hulback, Mike Wentlandt, Joseph Hoyt, Jeremy Hannack, Jarrad Hannack, Ryan Anderson and Ross Anderson.

Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley handled arrangements.