Elmer S. Hansen

THROOP < Elmer S. Hansen, 86, of State Street Road, Throop, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. Hansen was born in Swatara, Minn., on July 17, 1922, the son of Sidney and Emma Kunkel Hansen. Elmer was the oldest of 10 siblings. He was veteran of World War II where he was a motorcycle escort in the U.S. and later served in the European Theater. After returning from the war, he was employed by Currie and LePage as a truck driver. In 1953, he started work for General Crushed Stone, retiring in 1985. He then used his time assisting special needs students as a bus monitor until May 2008. His hobbies were boating, water skiing, camping, and most of all his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean (Wilkinson) Hansen; children, Richard (Jerri) Hansen, Kenneth (Diane) Hansen and Margaret Hansen and partner Larry; grandchildren, Stephanie, Michael, Jennifer and Tera; great-granddaughter, Sarah; sisters, LuVern, Lorraine, Janice, Lois and Carol; brothers, Donald and Kenneth. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Vergil and Gerald; and a granddaughter, Krista Hansen. In honoring Elmer"s request, there will be no public calling hours or service. A remembrance event will be held at a future date. Audioun Funeral Home, 218 Main St., Port Byron, has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Throop Fire Department Ambulance Fund, Beech Tree Road, Auburn, NY 13021. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.