Richard G. Dick Hansen

Hansen, Richard George “Dick”, 64, devoted son, husband and father, died at his home on December 21, 2007 of lung cancer. A rosary will be held 6:30 pm, Wednesday, December 26, 2007 with a funeral mass 10:00 am on Thursday, December 27, 2007 both at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Richard was born on January 8, 1943 in Oak Park, IL, to George and June Hansen. He married Jayne Stickney on October 25, 1969 in Dodge City, KS. He is survived by his wife, his mother of Wheaton, IL, two sisters; Judith Lynne Enos of Wheaton, IL, Barbara Hansen Lemme and her husband Ron of Glen Ellyn, IL; three sons: John Richard, MD of Overland Park, Ks, Matthew of Broken Bow, NE, Christian of Spring, TX, and many nieces and nephews. Richard graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, IL, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1979 with the rank of Captain. After working in retail and for SRS, he retired in 2007 from the United States Postal Services. Richard was a dedicated fan of KU basketball, the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. He was a lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed playing bridge, pheasant hunting and home improvement projects. He will be remembered as loving, hard-working, generous and honest. Downing and Lahey West Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00am Thursday, December 27, 2007 and a Rosary will be said 6:30pm Wednesday both at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.