Richard Hansen

RICHARD J. "DICK" HANSEN, SR.

Richard "Dick" J. Hansen, 74, a resident of Atlantic, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at his home.

The son of Oscar Frederick & Versa Mae Eagen Hansen, he was born December 31, 1939, in Hamlin, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Martha Ann Rogers, June 24, 1962, in Atlantic. Richard was a retired First Sergeant in the US Army and served in Vietnam & Korea. He received two Purple Hearts and a number of other distinguished medals for his service. Richard enjoyed fishing, gardening, wood working, Western novels and Blue Grass Country Music. He is fondly remembered by his family for his jovial nature and teasing everyone—all the time! He was known for his blue eyes and his tender heart that loved children.

He is survived by his wife, Martha of Atlantic; two daughters, Renee (Dwight) Hansen and Miranda "Randie" (Keith) Shultz; one son, Richard, Jr. "Rik" Hansen; a granddaughter, Briana (Nick) Pledge; great grandchildren, Aiden & Rogan Pledge; numerous grandpuppies; his siblings, Wilbur (Sharon) Hansen, Frank (Carolyn) Hansen, Mary (Terrell) Perkins, Daryl (Neva) Hansen, Donna (Jim) McCabe and Jerry (Kandy) Hansen; his step-grandson, Kyle Fetters; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Arthur & Virgil Hansen; step-son, Tyler Fetters; and three nephews.

MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS
*Vietnam Service Medal with Silver Service Star (5 Awards)
*Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star (2 Awards)
*Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device
*Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (Two Awards)
*Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Commendation Medal
*Combat Infantry Badge
*Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster (Two Awards)
*Air Medal
*Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm
*Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (Two Awards)
*Good Conduct Medal (6 Awards)
*Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24, eleven o'clock a.m., at the Roland Funeral Home with Mike Eells of the Atlantic Gospel Chapel, officiating. Interment will be in the Atlantic Cemetery, with Military Rites being presented by the Atlantic Color Guard.

Family will plan to meet friends and relatives, Thursday morning, April 23, from ten to eleven a.m., at the Roland Funeral Home, with Masonic Services being held at ten a.m. Open visitation will be available Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30-5:30 and Thursday morning, prior to service time.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Dick's family and the arrangements. Condolences and virtual memorial candles may be left for the family at .

In Remembrance
Richard J. "Dick" Hansen

BORN
December 31, 1939
Hamlin, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Atlantic, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Eleven o'clock a.m.
Roland Funeral Service
Atlantic, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Mike Eells
Atlantic Gospel Chapel
Atlantic, Iowa

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
"How Great Thou Art" by Johnny Cash
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee" by George Beverly Shea

CASKET BEARERS
Masonic Brothers

IN CHARGE OF FLOWERS
Toni Pieken

INTERMENT
Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
Atlantic Color Guard

LUNCHEON
Dick's family invites relatives and friends to join them for a
lunch at Roland's following the committal service.