Donald Leland Hansen Sr., age 78 of North Platte, went to be with his heavenly father and his loved ones on January 11, 2016.
Donald was born on January 19, 1937 in Omaha, NE to Lewis A. and Dorothy M. (Olsen) Hansen. He married Marilyn Ann Lincoln on August 18, 1953 and the couple was blessed with 6 children, Wes, Donald, Kathy, Kristy, Matthew and Troy. Donald worked for 42 years at NorthWestern Public Service Company and played guitar and vocals with Hadley Barrett and the Westerners as well as other bands for 40 plus years. He was a member and past president of the Eagles. He enjoyed his family, camping, fishing, music, Husker football and his Packers. The Blackhills were his home away from home.
Donald is survived by his wife of 62 years Marilyn Hansen; children Wes Hansen of North Platte, Donald Hansen Jr. of North Platte, Kathy Bailey of Sutherland, NE, Kristy Jochum (Doug) of Sutherland, NE, Matthew Hansen of North Platte, and Troy (Leanne) Hansen of Denver, CO; 21 grandchildren Hope (John) Carson, Beau (Chris) Hansen, Madeline May, Cort Hansen, Donna Hansen, Hannha Hansen, Javan (Brittany) Hansen, Ellen (Joe Glassmyer) Duggan-Bailey, Travis Brandt, Tyson (Damien) Brandt-Simmons, Tyne (Leo) Kreber, Jeremy (Dusty) Zona, Nicole White, Jaci (Justin Trobough) Hansen and Branden (Josie Jaeger) Hansen; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as many others he considered family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law Ray and Mildred Lincoln; and infant daughter Jaci Ray.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 16, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Dennis Dailey officiating. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.