Loras J. Hanten (1935-2021)

HANTEN, ROTH, WALSH

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/21/2021 at 13:05:06

Obituary

Loras J. Hanten, 85, of Dubuque died Thursday, February 18, 2021. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Loras was born November 1, 1935, in Key West, Iowa, son of Raymond and Salome (Walsh) Hanten.
He graduated from Loras Academy and Loras College.
On April 20, 1963, Loras married Patricia Roth at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dubuque.
He worked in sales most of his career, retiring from the Vernon Company.
Loras is survived by his wife, Pat Hanten of Dubuque; two children, Randy Hanten of Clive, IA and Becky Hanten of Milwaukee, WI; two grandsons, Adam and Matthew Hanten of Clive; a sister, Geri Goodman of Dubuque and a brother Dan Hanten of Dubuque.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother in law, Mellita and Bob Pommerich; brother, Eugene Hanten; Sister in law, Barbara Hanten; and a brother in law, Tom Goodman.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for their loving care.