"Just now learning of your loss Kevin and Peggy. Sorry to hear about your loss."
In loving memory of
Jeffrey Lee Hansen
July 13, 1953 - February 18, 2022
Jeffrey Lee Hansen, 68, died at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa, on February 18, 2022. He was born on July 13, 1953, in Maquoketa to Edward and Arlene (Paarmann) Hansen. He graduated from Delwood High School and worked for Farmers Supply in Delmar and helped on the family farm. He married Peggy Nelson on April 22, 1978.
He enjoyed enjoyed being outdoors and going to the casinos weekly till covid started. Later in life his passion was mowing lawns with his favorite John Deere lawn tractor.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Doug Hansen, father-in-law Ronald Nelson, and a brother-in-law Patrick Nelson. He is survived by his wife Peggy and son Kevin of Maquoketa; a sister Colleen (Ray) Scott of Wisconsin; sister-in-law Tina Hansen of Maquoketa; mother-in-law Kay Nelson of Dubuque; brother-in-law Ken (Lori) Nelson of Dubuque; sister-in-law Rita (Doug) Kandel of Lake Forest, California; many nieces and nephews; and 1 God child Lexi Kandel (who he adored) of Lake Forest, California.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Judes Hospital.
A private celebration of his life will be held at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My deepest sympathy for Peggy & Kevin"
"Peggy and Kevin Jeff was my cousin. He was always -Always very kind to me. His smile could light up a room! As a city kid a Sunday drive to the farm was always an adventure! Both Jeff and Doug always enjoyed entertaining my sisters and I with the do?s and do -nots of living on a farm ! Throwing in some shenanigans here and there!! They always made us laugh! Jeff was a gentle soul! Peggy- you are an angel . You are the true definition of love and devotion! I admire you. I know you do not know me very well . Please know I have always respected you as a wife and as a women. This life can be very hard- and you have had even more challenges . Despite all of it~ You loved my crazy silly cousin with all your heart ! You reminded us all what true love is! Thank you ! Please know my husband Joe and I will keep you and Kevin close in our prayers ! God Bless! Chris Bray ( Hansen) Genes daughter "
"Dear Peggy and Kevin, Ray and Coleen and family: So sorry to hear of Jeff's death. Will keep you in my prayers. "
"So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers."
"I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. I only met Jeff once, at Becky and Paul's wedding, he was so friendly and kind."
"Sorry for your loss Kevin"
"Peggy and Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time."
"Peggy and Kevin...I'm so very sorry for your loss. Try to stay strong in the coming days, and remember he will be watching over both of you from above. Prayers and (((((hugs))))) sent"
"Peggy & Kevin, Deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers!"
"Peggy and Kevin. So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing."
"This man who I could always count on will be so missed. He was always there for a visit, advice on the lawn, mulching leaves, watching the neighbor hood activity! Keeping us all safer. He was my lawn mowing competition. If Jeff cut grass I knew I better as well. Our mowers were even set at the same height!! But yours always looked better-so nice. Peggy and Kevin You have my deepest sympathy! "
"Sorry for your loss Peggy and Kevin "