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Michael A. Hansen

Michael A. Hansen, 64, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at his home in Greenwood.

He was born March 14, 1949, in Woodstock to Clarence and Marjorie (Hutson) Hansen. 

A lifelong resident of Woodstock, he graduated from Woodstock High School in 1968. Immediately after graduation he joined the Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam war. He worked for Unions 681 and 150 for 30 years, retiring in 2011. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and the loyal companionship of his beloved Brittany spaniel, Scrappy. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and babysitting his grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Christopher (Jessie) Hansen; a daughter, Vonnie Hansen; five grandchildren, Mollie Hansen, Mariah Hansen, Connor Hansen, Kylee Hansen and Nicholas Hansen; his mother; a sister, Linda Hansen Goad; three nieces, Amy (Bill) O’Brien, Katie Krause and Carrie (Jamison) MacDonald; several aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Dean Hansen.

All arrangements were private.

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