Earl S. Hansen

Earl S. Hansen, age 79, of Butler, NJ, died May 26th, 2014. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Harry and the Toleta (Gilje) Hansen. Earl proudly served in the Marines, and was a member of the Sons of Norway and the Butler United Methodist Church. Earl is survived by his devoted wife of 44 loving years, Ina (Kimble), four beloved children, Deborah Madden-Patire and her husband John, Diana Clark and her husband Dave, Kim Johnson and husband Rick and Kenneth Hansen, cherished grandchildren, Winona, Nicole, Lori, Duane, Troy, Daniel, Amy, Eric, Kate and Elizabeth and five adored great-grandchildren, Ana, John, Eleanor, Ellen and Michael. Earl was pre deceased by his loving daughter, Susan Bravenboer. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 29th at 11PM at The Butler United Methodist Church, Butler. Friends and relatives may gather at 10am for a memorial visitation, also at the church. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Naomi Circle, C/O Butler United Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, NJ 07405 or Butler United Methodist Church, 5 Bartholdi Ave. Butler, NJ 07405, in his memory.