Dale Hansen

Dale Hansen, 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 14, 2014 at his home.

He was born August 10, 1933 in Wolbach, NE, son of Hans and Freda (Stoffel) Foster.

Dale grew up in Casper, WY and Pierce CO. In 1949 he moved to Wolbach, NE where he farmed with his granddad. He later worked as a meat cutter for 25 years at Ford Pack at Grand Island and was a business owner. Dale married Rhonda Scott on December 26, 1975 at Kearney, NE. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, teaching them to drive, fish and other fun things.

Surviving are wife and best friend for 38 years, Rhonda Hansen of Gothenburg, NE, two sons, John (Karen) Hansen, Wesley (Annie) Hansen; four daughters, Jacqueline (Jerry), Connie Hansen, Debra Hansen, Nancy (Mike) James; sister, Jean Staurt; 19 grandchildren - Johnathan (Heather) Bodfield, Jacqueline Bodfield, Jacob Bodfield, Jessica Bodfield, Sonja Johnson, Lance Bodfield, Abigail Hansen, Elizabeth Stryker, Katie Stryker, Desiray Stryker, Jared Hansen, Shane Hansen, Grant Hansen, Helen Rask, Stephen Rask, Tyler Hansen, Kylie Hansen, Austen Hansen, Joe James, 12 great grandchildren- Nevah Bodfield, Paisley Bodfield, Adelynn Bodfield, Aubrey Johnson, Samantha Hansen, Aksel Hansen, Berkley Hansen, Skylie Hansen, Bryce Whitefoot, Ariana Whitefoot, Layla Sinsel, Wesley Sinsel, and a special pet Dora.

Dale was preceded in death by his father and step-mother Hans and Evelyn Hansen; his mother and step-father Freda (Steven) Foster; daughter, Melissa Glass, and great-grandson Super Hero, Jet Hansen.

Memorial Services will be held on at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 20, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church.

Interment will take place at a later date in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, NE.

Memorials may be given to the Hansen Family, 41521 E. HWY 30, Gothenburg, NE 69138.