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 of the 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 as Sergeant First Class.
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 1984. 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.
Our condolences of the loss of all of you. We sure had good times by Pawnee Street. May he rest in peace and God help you at this difficult time.
Prayers for your family . John was a good friend and would always be there to help anyone. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace John!
Hugs, thoughts and prayers for the Hansen family.
I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
I am sorry for your loss, I miss him.
so sorry he was a good kid when I met him over the years.
My prayers are with your family as you cope with such a heartbreaking loss. May your memories bring you comfort through your grief.
The world lost a good person. Prayers and love to all. Suzan Lammers Ball
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sympathies to your entire family.
John was such a nice guy. I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting him. He had the gift to gab and I loved that about him. He will be deeply missed. Dane I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven gained an amazing man <3
I’m so sorry for your terrible loss, Jim, Matt, Mark, Chris and Deborah and families. My mom and I had both just communicated with John recently on Facebook. He was such a good guy and I know he is dearly missed. You have my deepest condolences. I sure miss your parents too. Such a nice family.
I am sorry to hear about John. He and Jim, at bedtime, would go in their room and have the outside doorknob removed. I couldn’t put them to bed, but I loved their creativity and the squeaking of their beds as they jumped on them behind the impassable door. They were all fun boys. So sad for your family’s loss.