Roger Dean HANSEN

HANSEN, ALLEN, SHERMAN, JOHNSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/8/2014 at 13:30:20

February 4, 1942 --- October 4, 2014

Roger Dean Hansen, 72, of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on October 4th, 2014. He was born to the late Harold and Geraldine Hansen, in Eagle Grove, IA. Raised on a farm Roger attended country school 7 and graduated from Eagle Grove High School in 1960. Following graduation Roger enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965 where he served as an intelligence specialist in Istanbul, Turkey. Upon his return from the Air force Roger graduated from Buena Vista College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

After college Roger moved to Minneapolis, MN where he was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance. Roger and Judy met in Minneapolis and were married on September 3rd 1972, in Rochester, MN. Roger and Judy then moved to a farm in Disco growing 200,000 turkeys a year, beef cattle, crops and Christmas trees. Roger's love has been his cow and calf operation and many of his steers have been shown by youth at the Jackson County Fair. Roger has worked in Real Estate sales for Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty and River Valley Realty since 1995 while maintaining a small herd of cattle and crops on his farm.

Roger was a man known to many as a quiet individual with deep compassion, selfless giving, love and acceptance. He gave based not on his wants but rather the needs of others. Roger's grandchildren have shared that he has been an exceptional influence in their lives. His family and grandchildren held a special place in his heart. It is our hope that his strength of character will live on through his family and those that he has touched.

Roger's community involvement includes: past President of the Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Cooperative, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association, Federated Youth Foundation, Cooperative Network, Federation Cooperative of Black River Falls, Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver and Wazee Riders Saddle Club. Roger was also a Trustee of the United Methodist Church, a Commander of Miles-Hagen American Legion Post 200 and was currently a member of the Lions Club. Roger was active in the Jackson County Beef Cookout for many years where he could be found behind the grill.

Roger is survived by his wife, Judy Hansen of Black River Falls; Anne Hansen Allen and husband, Bernie of Altoona, WI; and Amy Hansen of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Markus and Benjamin Sherman, and Grace and Claire Allen; two brothers, Harvey (Shirley) Hansen of Goshen, Indiana, Daryl (Cheryl) Hansen of Eagle Grove, Iowa; and one sister, Fran (Michael) Johnson of Baraboo, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Roger's many friends for their ongoing prayers and kind words of comfort and support. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Roger Kaufmann who made it possible for Roger to maintain his cow and calf herd during his illness this past year. The love shown to Roger and the entire family is truly appreciated.

The family suggests memorials be given to The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Black River Memorial Hospice, The United Methodist Church or the organization of the donor's choice. Visitation will be at the United Methodist Church in Black River Falls, WI on Friday, October 10th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral will also be held at United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 11th at 11 a.m. Military honors will be held at Riverside Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leader-Telegram - Eau Claire, Wisconsin
October 7, 2014