James Hansen Obituary
James Hansen (Kiel, Wisconsin) passed away on October 8, 2026. James, born on May 21, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Hansen to show support.
James will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew James will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. James’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Charles and Grace (Voigt) Hansen; wife: Helen Johanning; children: Stanley Hansen, Bill (Kris) Hansen, Cheryl (Troy) Brack and Brian Hansen; grandchildren: Austin (Kate) Brack, Parker (Hailey) Brack, Alex (Joe) Donahoe, Sydney Hansen, Rachel, Sophia, Elias, Daira, Teag and Cian Hansen; great-grandson: Emerson Brack; brother: Richard (Barbara) Hansen; sister: Joyce Rader; brothers-in-law: Connie Johanning and Fritz Johanning; sisters-in-law: Jeannie Johanning and Kathy Johanning; brother-in-law: Richard Rader; nephew: Eric Hansen; clergy: Ted Olsen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (13334 Louis Corners Rd, Kiel, WI 53042). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (19214 Co Rd XX, Kiel, WI 53042).
