Richard Paul Hanstad passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Rich was born on November 1, 1939. He worked for over 60 years in the Building Service industry, including at Menards and Walmart. He was a United States Army veteran, having served for three years.

Rich was a very talented woodworker and carver. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Rich would have been ecstatic to see the Brewers make it to the World Series!

He is survived by his loving companion of 40 years, Judy Westerdahl; his siblings, Jerome Hanstad, Douglas (Rita) Hanstad, Ronald (Sharon) Hanstad, Susan (Dennis) Orlowski, Sandra Hay, and Robert Hanstad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Maryann (née Wentland) Hanstad; his siblings, Bryan, Norman, and Bonnie Hanstad, and Alice Schneller; his brothers-in-law, Daniel Hay and Ronald Schneller; and his sisters-in-law, Irene and Donna Hanstad.

Services will be private.