died Tuesday November 1, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
He was born June 18, 1935in Fremont to Harry and Ruth (Schrein) Hansen and grew up on the farm northwest of Fremont in the Ames area. He attended Hay Valley School, K through 6th grade, then attended Trinity Lutheran in Fremont for his 7th and 8th grade, and graduated from Fremont High School in 1953 where he was a star football player.
He began farming with his father, and hauled milk for Roberts Dairy. A short time later he went to work for Hormel's, where he worked nearly 40 years, while continuing to farm.
On December 19, 1954, he was married in Trinity Lutheran Church to Meredith Nelsen, and they have lived on the Hansen farm in the Ames area since 1973.
Survivors: wife - Meredith
daughter Kim Neisius of Fremont
son Chad (Barbara)Hansen of Blair
6 grandchildren Chris (Sawnya) Andersen, Beth (Ray) Howard, Sarah (Hugh) Kam,
Laura (Dan) Green, Logan Hansen, and Keel Hansen
5 great grandchildren
3 step great grandchildren
and his beloved black lab companion, Joe
He was preceded by his parents Harry and Ruth, and brother William Hansen, and son-in-law Daniel Neisius.
A memorial service will be 10:30 AM Monday (Nov. 7, 2016) at Trinity Lutheran Church with committal to follow in Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM Sunday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and the Dodge County Humane Society.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(15)
Leeann (Burtz) Astemborski
, AZ Tuesday, November 15, 2016When I was in first grade at the Hay Valley country school, Bob who was in 6th grade, adopted me as his "Little Princess". I've never forgotten that. Families in rural communities are close-knit and I recall our families visiting back and forth many, many times.
We miss all the Hansen family. Leeann (Burtz) Astemborski
Bob & diane winter
fremont, NE Monday, November 7, 2016 Mers, Kim and chad- so sorry to hear about Bob. Such a friendly happy guy. He'll be looking down on all of you with a big grin. I've known you guys forever and it seems like just yesterday I was at your house doing the silly things Kim and I would do. Our sympathies to all the family and God bless.Bob and Diane
Donna and Gerald Hilgenkamp
Ames, NE Monday, November 7, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Never saw Bob that he didn't have a big smile on his face and a great laugh. Just brightened your day to see him. I am sure you have so many great memories, and he will live on in your hearts until you meet again in Heaven.Del Rohlfs
Norman, OK Saturday, November 5, 2016 I bet he and Sally will have a couple of laughs. I will think of them both when I see a red cardinalRod Poeschl
Greeley, CO Friday, November 4, 2016 Mrs. Hansen, Kim and Chad, so sorry to here of Bob's passing. My prayers are with you. I lost my Father recently and it is hard to handle, but always have the faith we will all be together down the road. Remember all the good times. Thinking of you in this difficult time.Your old neighbor.
Tammy Real-McKeighan
Fremont, NE Friday, November 4, 2016 I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will bring your family comfort.Byron & Marilyn Hansen
FREMONT, NE Friday, November 4, 2016 Mers and family----I don't think there enough words to describe our feelings, besides we are so sorry. He will be missed by a lot of people, including us.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Eugene (Geno) Linda Robertson
Rogers, NE Friday, November 4, 2016 Mers ;So sorry to hear of Bob`s passing. I remember the first time I met Bob at Hormels He was lugging a quarter of beef & I thought what a strong man little did Iknow just how strong Bob was! Bob helped me a lot in my early years at Hormel. Mers Kim & Chad know you are in our thoughts & prayers Bob will be missed.
Gene & Linda Robertson
Rhonda Connerley-Shumake
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Mers, I am so so sorry to hear of this. I called my mom, Sandy, and she too sends her thoughts and prayers to you! Bob was a great guy!Jim and Jean Brown
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Mers, Kim, Chad, don't know quite what to say except that Bob is going to be missed by all of his family and his friends, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at such a very hard time. Just know how many friends he had and how much he will be missed, God Bless all of you.Jim and Jean Brown
John, Norma, and Ruth Register
Fremont, Cedar Bluffs, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Bob is wrapped in the arms of our Lord. Please know that the Lumberjill softball family is thinking about you also at this time.Suzanne Hula Baker
Omaha, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Thoughts and prayers to the family.Robert Andera
FREMONT, NE Thursday, November 3, 2016 Our families thoughts and prayers are with you.Richard & Joan Porter
Fremont,, NE Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Dear Mers, Kim, Chad and families,Can't begin to tell you how shocked we were to hear of Bob's passing. Our love, prayers and sympathy for all of you is heartfelt at this time. Stay strong...God will not leave you alone and will be there to comfort you in your time of grief.
Sympathy, Love & Prayers,
Rich and Joan
Bobbie & Lee Feldhaus
Mead, NE Wednesday, November 2, 2016 We are so sad to hear of Bob's passing. Please know your family is in our prayers!