Hansen, Kenneth R.

Kenneth R. Hansen, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away at the home of his daughter on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by Mary Bryan, with military services. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Survivors include his children, Jane (Dave) Williams and Kerry (Susan) Hansen, both of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter, Erin Hansen; and three stepgrandchildren, Shelene, Nathan and Sam Williams. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 56 years, June.

Kenny was born July 11, 1923, in Cedar Rapids, to Einer and Ruth Hansen. He graduated in 1942 from Franklin High School. He served in World War II in the 8th Air Force, 96th bombardment group in the European theater on a B-17. He married June Weaver in Cedar Rapids on Oct. 27, 1945. She died in 2001. Ken worked all his life in the 2-way radio, TV, and telecommunications industry. He worked for Communication Engineering and Sound Inc. and Telecom, retiring in 1988. After retirement he worked for the Cedar Christian Church, where he assisted with building construction. Kenny had the ability to design almost anything and enjoyed helping his family and friends. His interests included yardwork and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Kenny was a 63-year member of Cedar Christian Church and a 65-year member of American Legion Hanford Post 5.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Mercy and special caregiver, Judy Walton.

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