Roy Steven Hansen was born Nov. 28, 1944, in Salina, Kansas. He spent his childhood years growing up on his family’s farm. He attended high school in Minneapolis, Kansas, and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. Roy’s career started as a computer programmer, first for West Publishing, followed by Scientific computers, then the U.S. Postal Service. In 1993, Roy’s career shifted to becoming the postmaster of Frederic, Wisconsin; he held that position until his retirement.
Roy lived life to the fullest, enjoying travel, including numerous cruises, time on the North Shore, winters in Alamo, Texas, and summer lake life on Johnson Lake. He loved to play golf and gatherings with friends. He was active in the community, volunteering with the Lions Club and at Forts Folle Avoine. He was a man of strong faith and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Webster, Wisconsin. His biggest joy in life was his family, Roy loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents, Kenneth and Clela Hansen; mother-in-law, Ethel Pederson; father-in-law, Luther Pederson; and sister, Marie Carson.
He is survived by two daughters, Katina Lamberty (Paul) and Karie Thomas (Bob); grandchildren, Elisabeth Boemer (Zack), Nick Thomas (Jenn), Travis Pidde (Kaity), Josie Greeney (Zach), and Andy Thomas; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Pete Hansen (Nancy); brother-in-law, Robert Carson; brother-in-law, Gary Pederson (Pamela); sister-in-law, Carol Whitman (Andy); and special friend, Bonnie Niemi.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. (visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m.) at Grace United Methodist Church in Webster.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made to either Grace United Methodist Church in Webster or Forts Folle Avoine in Danbury, Wisconsin.
Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at swedberg-taylor.com.
