Obituaries : Gilbert L. Hansen

Gilbert L. Hansen, 92, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Virginia Gay Hospital, following complications of COPD. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Vinton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dennis Morey officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Gilbert and his family.

Gilbert was born September 28, 1931, in Goldfield, the son of Gilbert and Beatrice (Lister) Hansen, Sr. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Vinton. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. On February 2, 1952, Gilbert was united in marriage to Rosean Duncklee at the Presbyterian Church in Vinton. Through correspondence courses, Gilbert became an accountant. He was then self-employed at Hansen Accounting where he remained until 2019.

In his leisure time, Gilbert enjoyed fishing, carpentry work, being a member of card club for 60+ years, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and enjoying the friendships he made through his accounting business. He was a former member of Vinton Kiwanis, Iowa Accounting Association and a lifetime member of the Vinton Presbyterian Church where he served in various positions.

Left to cherish Gilbert's memory are his wife of nearly 72 years, Rosean of Vinton; four sons: Matt (Stacy) of Robins, Jeff (Jo Ellen) of Indianapolis, IN, Mark (Dawn) of Robins, and Jim (Ashley) of Centennial, CO; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Keith (Barbara) Hansen of Hampton; and sister-in-law, Susie Hansen of Vinton.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Willis Hansen.

Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 1st Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349 or 4th Street Diner-HACAP North Benton Center, 202 East Fourth Street, Vinton, IA 52349.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com