David Shawn

Hanrahan

David "Dave" Shawn Hanrahan, 62 years old of West Salem, WI passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025, from a sudden heart attack.

Dave was born on January 19, 1963, in Fond du Lac, WI, a son of John and Patricia Malson Hanrahan. Dave attended Goodrich High School where he enjoyed wrestling. He spent 3 years in the US Army where he was a practical nurse and attended airborne school. Post service he attended UW Oshkosh where he received his bachelor's in nursing and went on to meet his former wife, Sharon, the mother of his three adored daughters, Delaney, Josie, and Kylie. Dave combined his love for veterans with his gift of nursing, working for 32 years between the VA Hospitals in both Milwaukee and Madison.

Dave was truly a Super Dad and spent every opportunity he had to either coach or cheer his girls on, on every field, court, and dance floor. As the girls grew up, he continued to show up in every way imaginable for them whether it was some home improvement project they got in over their heads on, pet sitting, or trying out a new restaurant. He spent as much time as he could outdoors checking out new trails, exploring state parks or hanging out with the apple of his eye, his new grandson Cal. His superpower was always showing up for those he loved and those who needed it.

Dave is survived by his three daughters Delaney (Boston) Goodenough; Josie (Seth) Borgrud; Kylie (Ben Dulmes) Hanrahan; grandson Cal Lewis Goodenough; former wife Sharon Lehman Hanrahan; mother Patricia Hanrahan; brother, John (Rita) Hanrahan; and many other nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father John (Jack) Hanrahan; sister Erin Mathers and her husband Scott Mathers; his nephew Randy Mathers and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Claussen Funeral Home, 416 West Lake Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a Time of Remembrance to follow.

His daughters would love to hear, read and see any stories and photos you may have to share.

If desired, memorials in Dave's name may be made to the family, care of Delaney Goodenough.

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