HANSEN, KENNETH

1924 – 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth W. Hansen of Fort Myers, Florida, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away on August 28, 2023, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Hansen was a World War II fighter pilot who served on the USS Yorktown (CV-10).

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Robert Hansen and Katherine Beaton Hansen; his wife Evalynne Brauninger; his brothers, Robert Hansen (Diana), Walter Hansen (Jean) and James Hansen (Audrey); and also Betty Anderson.

He is survived by : his children, William Hansen (Teresa), Julie Berchtold (Lee) and Scott Hansen; his grandchildren, Kevin Offerman (Kristy), Darin Offerman, Justin Offerman (Candy), Shelley Hansen (Scott Damron) and Ryan Hansen; and his great grandchildren, Gabby Offerman, Brice Offerman, Kameron Offerman and Kyle Offerman.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, September 5th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the St. Michael Lutheran Church (3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Michael Lutheran Church.