Kenneth Hansen (Deceased), Kenosha, WI Wisconsin

In Memory

Kenneth Hansen

Deceased Classmate: Kenneth Hansen
Date Of Birth: 5-31-1944
Date Deceased: 12-01-2010
Age at Death: 66
Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure
Classmate City: New Castle
Classmate State: IN
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes
Survived By: 2 daughters and 2 sons

He was a very intelligent, kind man who loved to ride his Harley and play his guitar.

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06/26/12 11:31 AM

Carol Johnston (Hansen-Grey)

Ken Hansen and I met in 1961 when we were seniors at Mary D. Bradford HS. After graduation, we both attended the UW-Extension Center in Kenosha for two years. We became engaged in 1964 and were married in 1965.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1966 during the Vietnam War and after Basic Training was transferred to the AFB in Caribou, Maine (a few miles from the Canadian border) one of the coldest places in the U.S.

We were given base housing in Presque Isle, Maine, a few miles south of Caribou, and lived there for two years until he got orders to go to Japan in Nov. of 1968. Here is a photo of us on New Year's Eve in Presque Isle.

Within a couple of days after he got his transfer orders, my mother died and I found out I was pregnant with our first child. It was a tough time for me emotionally. I moved back to Kenosha and lived with my dad until I was able to join Ken in Japan in Feb. 1969 where our first child, Kris, was born in May. We lived off-base in a rented house in a Japanese neighborhood. It was quite an experience. Below is a photo of Ken holding Kris in front of our Japanese rental unit.

Ken received an honorable discharge from the AF in December 1969 and we moved back to Kenosha.

Ken went back to school on the GI Bill and graduated in 1973 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. Here's a photo that was taken at his graduation celebration.

He was hired by American Motors after his graduation.

Together we had 3 beautiful children: Kris (born in Japan in 1969), Greg (born in 1976) and Liz (born in 1978).

In 1985 we were divorced and I moved from Wisconsin to California. A few years later, Ken accepted a position with Chrysler in New Castle, Indiana, where he lived until his death.

Ken and I remained friends throughout the years. He was a good man and a wonderful father.

Ken passed away on Dec. 1, 2010 after a prolonged illness. We all miss him and take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace. I have put together a photo album on Facebook of My Memories of Ken:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468048776991.257964.641366991&type=3&l=b646a5c283

07/02/12 01:18 AM

Carol Johnston (Hansen-Grey)

2002: Ken in front of his home in New Castle, Indiana with daughters Kris and Liz and grandsons Blake and Jack. Ken in front of his home in New Castle, Indiana in 2002 with daughters Kris Landgraf and Liz Kincaid and grandsons Jack Landgraf and Blake Kincaid.

07/02/12 01:25 AM

Carol Johnston (Hansen-Grey)

WEDDING PICTURES

Ken and me on the right at our daughter Kris' wedding to Jeff Landgraf.
Seated in the front row on the right are son Greg and daughter Liz.

Always loved this photo of Ken at daughter Liz's wedding.

08/28/12 01:59 PM

Sharon Haag (Goddard)

Thanks Carol for the pictures ~ I went to grade school, Sheridan Rd. and Prairie Lane with Ken, so I knew him a long time. He was a great guy. Sharon Haag Goddard

03/19/14 12:38 AM

Carol Johnston (Hansen-Grey)

May 31, 1944 - December 1, 2010

More photos at: https://www.facebook.com/carolhansengrey/media_set?set=a.468048776991.257964.641366991&type=3

03/19/14 10:41 PM

Lucille Turco (Baker)

A.very nice tribute to a good guy.

Lucille Turco Baker

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