Micheal Hannes

Madison - Michael Scott Hannes, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 18, 2012.
He was born on June 21, 1966, in Madison, to Louis and Jeanne Hannes. He graduated from Brookfield East High School. He earned a degree in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a member of the Acacia Fraternity. On June 11, 1994 he married his soul mate, Gwen Schmidt. The love of their lives, son Henry, was born on 12-24-08. Michael loved being a father and shared his zest for life with his son. There are many experiences he still wanted to share with Henry.

Michael's passions were plenty. He enjoyed bicycling, traveling, camping and was an avid Packer and Badger fan. Over the years he raised thousands of dollars for MS by selling Mardi Gras beads and participating in the Best Damn Bike tour, riding his bike hundreds of miles. Michael was a regular blood donor and "Santa" to some of our community's poorest children. His generosity for many causes will not be forgotten. He was also a member of the Parrot Head Club in Madison. Michael loved nature and trees. He worked for the last 15 years as an arborist for the City of Madison. Michael also spent several years doing prairie restorations in southern Wisconsin.
Michael is survived by wife, Gwen; son, Henry; mother, Jeanne Hannes; brothers and sisters-in-law David, Staci, & their daughter Annabelle, and Thomas and Cathy; Aunt Nancy & Uncle Will Roe and their children Rob and Patricia. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
The family would like to thank the kind and excellent treatment from everyone at Carbone and B6-6.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue
5th Floor Norwalk, CT 06851.
Michael, you touched us all with your valiant fight. We love you and will miss you. Sail on!