Glen S. Hansen, of Lakewood, died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Oscar G. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Iron Mt. Michigan. He was 86 years old. He was born on March 11, 1926 in Blackhawk County, Iowa a son of Eberhard and Goldie (Seufferlien) Hansen. He married Elnora King on March 7, 1948 in Vinton, Iowa. She survives.
He was a graduate of Vinton High School, Vinton Iowa with the class of 1944. He served in the United States Army in a tank division in the European Theatre from 1944 to 1946.
After military service he owned and operated a farm in Iowa. He moved to Wisconsin June 1, 1961 and began a long career in farm machinery sales. He worked for Fox River Tractor Company in Appleton until moving to Lakewood in 1980. In retirement he enjoyed woodworking, creating artwork and furniture.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters Lynnette (Karl) Kilgas of Kaukauna, Renee (Dennis) Eisch of Killeen, Texas; two sons Craig (Randi) Hansen of Kauakuna, Rod (Kim) Hansen of Lakewood, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister Charlotte Whitenack of Hiawatha, Iowa; a sister-in-law Pat Hansen, Vinton, Iowa; a brother-in-law Frank (Iva Jean) King, Walker, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers Eldred, Leland, Dick and Albert Hansen.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, Wabeno with Rev. Dennis Larsen officiating. Burial will take place in Forest Home Cemetery, Townsend. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
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Glen Hansen was my wonderful father. He was a man dedicated to his family. He worked hard to put food on the table for us, working away from home for weeks at a time. He came home for a little rest and the car would be packed ready to go camping. I don't think he really spent that much time in all the houses we lived in. That was a sacrifice he did for his family. He made family times so much fun and so memorable. In later years he dedicated his time and energy into his grandchildren. My three girls have such great memories of grampa giving them endless rides on the sleds behind the snowmobile and many hours in his wood shop making things to occupy their time. All the gifts we recieved from him and my mother for Christmas's will always be treasured. I loved him dearly and will miss him terribly, but I know there is no more suffering and he is resting in Jesus's arms. See you soon Dad. I love You.
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