Gerald Ernest Hansen

HANSEN

Posted By: Marthann (email)
Date: 11/19/2007 at 13:01:04

HANSEN, GERALD ERNEST
Denison Bulletin/Review
11/15/2007

Gerald Ernest Hansen was born June 21, 1944, in Harlan, Iowa. He was the son of Walter and Alverta Troll Hansen. He died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Veterans Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of sixty-three.

Jerry received his education in Hamlin and Audubon, Iowa. He went to work at U.S. Cold Storage in Omaha, Nebraska. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. After his discharge, he continued working in the meat packing industry for more than thirty years. He met the love of his life, Jan Williams, and was united in marriage on August 3, 1968, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. They were blessed with the birth of two children, Jim and Julie. The family moved to Denison and made their home.

He loved the outdoors and took care of thirty extra yards besides his own. Jerry lived life to the fullest and enjoyed everyday. He brightened any room he walked into. He was always smiling, joking, and having fun. Jerry had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed camping and fishing while his children were young and later, with his grandchildren. He and Jan enjoyed every single day together. They loved to be on the dance floor, and he enjoyed driving around town on his moped with one of his grandchildren and an ice cream bar in his hand. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison.

He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother-in-law, Don Williams. He is survived by his wife, Jan of Denison; his son, Jim and his wife, Sheila of Glenwood, Iowa; his daughter, Julie Schroeder and her husband, Jeremy of Denison; six grandchildren, Brooke, Alexis, and Jacob Schroeder; and Bailey, Chloe and Sophia Hansen; his mother, Alverta Hansen of Audubon; one brother, Richard of Omaha; his twin sister, Geraldene Bolan and her husband, Mike of Glenwood; five brothers-in-law, Dally Williams and his special friend, Michelle Raisch of Denison; Phil Williams and his wife, Mary of Missouri; Neil Williams of Council Bluffs; Kenny Williams and his wife, Kay of California; Ray Williams and his wife, Myra of Charter Oak; five sisters-in-law, Colleen Nicholas of California; Donna Rasmussen and her husband, Franklin of Harlan; Rose Ann Schnack and her husband, Ernie of Harlan; Betty Sebern and her husband, Ward of Manilla; and Coleen Schrum and her husband, Skip of Alta; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2007 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Fr. Paul Kelly served as Celebrant of the Mass and grave side rites held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Organist Jean Cornelius provided accompaniment for the St. Rose of Lima Choir as they sang "On Eagle's Wings," "How Great Thou Art," and "Here I Am, Lord." LaGene Webb served as Lector and Mike and Geraldine Bolan served as Eucharistic Ministers. Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Brooke, Alexis, and Jacob Schroeder; and Sophia, Bailey, and Chloe Hansen. Those serving as pallbearers were Lynn Heimerman, Phillip Williams, Tim Williams, Gary Sebern, Steven Randeris, Shannon Bolan, Mark Kloewer, and Mike Schrum. Military Honors were provided by the American Legion Post 8 of Denison. The family invited everyone in attendance to join them for fellowship and lunch served by the Altar Society. The Huebner Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of the arrangements.