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Edward J. "Eddie" Hansenof Philip, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 13, 2001
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Edward J. "Eddie" Hansen was born June 28, 1920 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Claus and Monsina (Anderson) Hansen.
At an early age, Eddie moved to South Dakota to live with his aunt and uncle, Andrew and Ingeborg Hoidahl, on their farm northeast of Philip. Eddie grew up and received his education in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1938. After graduation he continued to help on the farm.
He was united in marriage to Marian I. Johnson on June 2, 1942 in Milesville, South Dakota.
They made their home on a farm northeast of Philip until June 19, 1944 when Eddie entered the United States Army. Eddie was active in the campaigns at Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Victory Medal. He was discharged on January 18, 1946.
He then moved back to Philip where he farmed with his aunt and uncle. In 1953 Eddie and his family moved into Philip, where Eddie worked for Tri-State Milling Company. In 1958 they moved to Quinn. Eddie continued to work for Tri-State Milling while in Quinn. Two years later they moved back to Philip. Later Eddie purchased his own grain truck that he operated until health reasons forced him to sell the truck. Eddie then went to work for the City of Philip Water Plant where he remained until his retirement in 1982.
After his retirement, Eddie and Marian enjoyed traveling together, bus tours, and playing cards. Eddie also stayed very busy with his woodworking projects.
Marian preceded him in death on March 12, 2000.
Eddie was a member of V.F.W. Post #3069 of Philip, Philip Masonic Lodge #153, NAJA Shrine Temple, Order of Easter Star, and the Bad River Senior Citizens.
Grateful for having shared his life are his son Russell Hansen and his wife Dorothy of Philip; two daughters, Sharon Cassel and her husband Terry of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Pam Semmler and her husband Jim of Rapid City, South Dakota; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, one brother, Ingal "Inkie" Hansen and his wife Marion of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Margaret Taylor and her husband Kenny of Sun City, Arizona; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Marian, Eddie was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcia Hansen; two grandchildren, Nicole and Paul Hansen; and his parents.
Funeral services for Edward J. "Eddie" Hansen, age 81, of Philip, were held 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2001 at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, with Pastor Paul Bly officiating. Visitation was held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the Rush Funeral Home of Philip.
Interment with military honors by American Legion Post #173 was held in the Masonic Cemetery, Philip.
A memorial is established.
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Funeral Services
10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 17, 2001
First Lutheran Church in Philip