Kenneth R. Hansen

Born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 11, 1923
Departed on February 19, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Kenneth R. Hansen, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at the home of his daughter, Friday, February 19, 2010. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by Mary Bryan with military services. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Survivors include his children, Jane (Dave) Williams and Kerry (Susan) Hansen, all of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter, Erin Hansen; and three step grandchildren, Shelene, Nathan, and Sam Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 56 years, June.

Kenny was born July 11, 1923 in Cedar Rapids to Einer and Ruth Hansen. He graduated in 1942 from Franklin High School. He served in WWII in the 8th Air Force, 96th bombardment group in the European theater on a B-17. He married June Weaver in Cedar Rapids on October 27, 1945. She died in 2001. Ken worked all his life in the two way radio, TV, and telecommunications industry. He worked for Communication Engineering and Sound Inc. and Telecom, retiring in 1988. After retirement he worked for the Cedar Christian Church where he assisted with building construction. Kenny had the ability to design almost anything and enjoyed helping his family and friends. His interests included yardwork and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Kenny was a 63 year member of Cedar Christian Church and a 65 year member of the American Legion Hanford Post #5.

The family would like to thank the Hospice of Mercy and special caregiver, Judy Walton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to family.

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