John Robert Hansen

John Robert Hansen was born to Jack and Marion (Moon) Hansen, in Fairbury, NE on January 11th, 1957. John was the 4th of five boys. Growing up he had a passion for sports, such as basketball, football and bowling and played the trumpet in the high school band. John graduated from Fairbury High in 1975 and joined the Army in 1976. John was a proud soldier and patriot. He started his military career in the 101st Airborne, went on to serve in the 1st to 31st FA before joining the reserves. He was in the 302nd cavalry, attached to the 1st infantry division, finishing out his military career serving in the 5th cavalry. In civilian life, John went to college and graduated with a degree in business management. He worked in the family monument business for many years. John married Deborah (Hughes) in Fairbury, in 1986. Together they had three children, Dane, Christine and Alke. John also became a father to Deborah's two children from a previous marriage, Johnny and Etheena. John was a dedicated and loving father to all five of his children. John had many passions and hobbies. He loved working on classic cars and motorcycles. He enjoyed hunting, camping, spelunking and fishing. He loved taking road trips with his family and was very active outdoors. He adored gardening and made it a point to plant wildflowers and zinnias to attract pollinators to his favorite vegetable crops, yellow squash and tomatoes. He was a very sociable man who could have a conversation with anyone and would be the first to offer help to someone in need. John was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marion and Jack Hansen. He is survived by his four brothers, Matthew, Chris and wife Stephanie, Mark and wife Darcy, and his twin brother Jim; his three children Dane, Christine, and Alke and husband Jordan; and his stepchildren, Johnny and Etheena. As well as his grandchildren Carter, Rooney, Brigham, Van, and Jaqueline. John also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, Chase and Forrest Hansen; Nichole, Carrie and Nate Hansen; Emmarae and PJ Hansen; and Allisa Beekman. Visitation will be Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services with military honors will be Friday, July 18, 2025, at Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will gather at the cemetery prior to services. A reception will be held at American Legion Post #24-V.F.W. Post #3113, 2337 “K” Street, Fairbury following the graveside services. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.

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