Daniel P. Hansen, a/k/a Danny, died on December 20, 2023, after being ill for an extended period of time.

He was born on July 17, 1935, to Thelma and Harry Hansen in Shaller, Iowa. He was 88 at the time of his passing. He survived a massive stroke at the age of 51 which left him totally paralyzed on his right side. In spite of this, he was still able to adapt and do amazing things.

Dan went to Dubuque University and then to law school at Drake. He was the in-house-counsel for a savings and loan, in private practice, and worked for the FDIC. In high school and college, he ran track and set records at his school that have yet to be broken and he came in second while running a race with a broken foot and with only one lung. He loved books and reading. His favorite were on history, particularly World War II. He was very gifted musically and played several instruments such as piano, drums, and the harmonica. He had a beautiful singing voice and sang in choir in high school and college. He loved to cook and eat and excelled at both. He loved sports, but especially football. The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were his favorite teams. Traveling was a joy for him, his favorite destinations being the southwest and Mexico. He served in the Army and through the G.I. Bill got his pilot's license.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Doyle and Bob Hansen, and a stepson, Burke. He leaves behind a brother, Doug Hansen, and a sister, Donna Ryan, as well as his wife of 47+ years, Charlotte, 2 daughters, Karen Hershberger and Suzanne Hansen, a stepson Trent Barton, seven Grandchildren, and one great-grandson, Reid.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Rolling hills Memory Gardens: 4325 Hwy 92, Acworth, GA 30102