Donald Ralph Hansen

Don Hansen, 85, of rural Malvern, passed away February 14, 2018 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Glenwood Ward. Burial with military honors will be in the Silver City Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, at the church. Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: Miller Field at Boehner Park in Malvern

Donald Ralph Hansen, one of four children of Ralph Leo and Isabelle Candace (Bond) Hansen, was born on April 20, 1932 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from the Silver City High School in 1950. Don enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he worked odd jobs, until he began work at Kiewit in Omaha, Nebraska as an accountant. In 1985, after 30 years at Kiewit, Don retired and began farming on the family farm.

Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Glenwood Ward. He enjoyed older tractors and was a member of the Keg Creek Antique Tractor Club. Don enjoyed fishing, loved baseball and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors and loved spending time with his family, who were his pride and joy.

Don passed away on February 14, 2018 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, at the age of 85 years, 9 months, and 24 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Beverly Smith; and brother Bill Hansen.

Don is survived by his son Scott Hansen and wife Dixie of Malvern; four grandchildren, Sarah, Nolan, Gracie, and Delaney; sister Deanna Cline and husband Bob of Nebraska City, NE; other relatives; and a host of friends.