Gary Lee Hansen was born on June 23, 1943, in Friend, Nebraska to Norval and Lorraine (McCracken) Hansen and passed away on April 7, 2020, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 15 days. Gary grew up in the Beaver Crossing area where he attended Beaver Crossing schools and was a graduate with the Class of 1961.

Gary and his father purchased the old grocery store and opened Hansen Locker in May of 1962. On June 23, 1962, Gary married Donna May Boyer in Beaver Crossing and to this union three children were born. In 1969, they closed the locker and Gary then began working at Crete Meat. He later worked at Walkers until his father passed away. Gary began farming from 1976 until 1988 when they sold out. He returned to work at Walkers until his retirement in 2006. Gary loved to fish and hunt during his younger years. The family enjoyed camping out at Elwood Reservoir where they had their camper. Gary was of the Methodist faith. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren very much.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors cherishing his memory include his wife, Donna Hansen, Beaver Crossing; children, Robert "Chip" Hansen, Beaver Crossing, Larry "Dean" Hansen, Beaver Crossing, Thomas (Julie) Hansen, York; grandchildren, Dylan Hansen, Taylor Hansen, both of York; sister, Deb Fette, Beaver Crossing. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with Gary.