G. Roger Hansen

G. Roger Hansen passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Elk Horn, Iowa, at the age of 90.

George Roger Hansen was born June 8, 1925, at his parents home in Cass County, between Wiota and Anita, south of Highway 6. While in high school he had to quit to help on the family farm.

On April 14, 1946, he was united in marriage to Anna Mardell Hoegh at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Atlantic, Iowa. They loved each other dearly and were blessed with 67 years of marriage. To this union 7 children were born. The couple worked side by side farming north of Atlantic for 33 years.

Roger and Mardell loved Big Band music and enjoyed dancing to it. They waltzed flawlessly together. Roger could play the drums, sing and whistle beautifully. He and Mardell, who played the organ and accordion, spent many hours entertaining residents at nursing homes. The residents looked forward to their performances and often sang along. Roger was a proud dad, and would do anything for children. He served as their for 4-H leader for many years. Wanting his children to have a little fun he built them a go-cart, a huge monorail from one big tree to another, and also kept a motorized scooter running for all to enjoy. Roger was a talented woodworker, and made numerous items for his kids and grand kids. This included clocks, jewelry boxes, toys, etc. for all to treasure.

Roger was a member of the Exodus Masonic Lodge #342, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and Shriner's of North America. Roger became a Shriner after retirement because of the love and appreciation he had for the organization. He thought a lot of the outstanding care his daughter Darla received when she suffered severe burns.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mardell in 2013; infant son, Steve; and eight siblings.

Roger is survived by his children, Judith Schrader of Elk Horn, Iowa, Ken Hansen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Connie Steen (Scott Marshall) of Greenfield, Iowa, Jeff Hansen of Iowa City, Iowa, Lori (Gary) Boswell of Corning, Iowa, and Darla Hansen of Elk Horn, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step great and step great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Calvin (Phyllis) Hoegh of Elk Horn, Iowa; sister-in-law, Izy Hoegh of Atlantic, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family members.

No visitation with the family is scheduled. There will be open visitation from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday August 2nd at Roland Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2015, at Roland Funeral Home, with Reverend Paul Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Atlantic Cemetery. Following services at the cemetery the women of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will serve refreshments at Roland's.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Roger's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF
Roger Hansen

BORN
June 8, 1925 ~ Cass County, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
July 30, 2015 ~ Elk Horn, Iowa
At the age of
90 years, 1 month & 22 days

FUNERAL SERVICE
10:00 A.M., Monday, August 3, 2015
Roland Funeral Home ~ Atlantic, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Reverend Paul Reynolds ~ Salem Lutheran Home Chaplain

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“The House that Built Me” by Darla Hansen
“In The Garden” by Darla Hansen, Katie Powell, Nicholas Harris
“On Eagles Wings” congregational, led by Katie Powell
“Got a Date with an Angel” by Freddy Martin Band

CASKET BEARERS ~ GRANDCHILDREN
Matthew and Janet Schrader
Debbie and Mike McClain
Katie and Shane Powell
Kylie and Kurt Harter
Karmyn and Tad Watson
Nicholas and Sara Harris
Anthony and Sabbath Schrader
Haley Harris
Klayton Steen
Monica Hansen
Jordan Hansen
Connor Hansen
Brady Hansen

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS ~ GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
Michael Copic
Emily Copic
Carson Powell
Logan Powell
Breanna Powell
Preston Brown
Kohen Harter
Madden Watson
Mavryk Watson
Collin Harris
Elliott Harris
Kamden Robinson
Ryker Wegner

COMMITTAL SERVICE
Atlantic Cemetery ~ Atlantic, Iowa
“Amazing Grace”

Following the committal service refreshments will be served at
Roland Funeral Home by the women of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Atlantic.