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Dr. Rulan S. Hansen, DVM
1922 - 2015
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Dr. Rulan Hansen, DVM Obituary
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, March 30 at Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah, and on Tuesday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Rulan Sylvester Hansen, DVM, was born on January 22, 1922 at home in Independence, Idaho, the son of Hans Martin and Emma (Jensen) Hansen. He attended 1-8th grade in Independence, Idaho and was a 1940 graduate of Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho. He received an Associate Degree in 1942 from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, B.S. and M.S. degrees from Utah State University and DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1957. Rulan was proud to have served his country during WWII, from 1942-1946, as an Aviation Electronics Technicians Mate 1st Class in the U.S. Navy.
On May 13, 1950 Rulan was united in marriage with Mary Pickett in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were blessed with two children: James Rulan and Marcia Jeanette.
The family moved to Decorah, Iowa in 1957 where Rulan began his career as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with the Decorah Veterinary Clinic, retiring in 1987. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, VFW, American Veterinary Association and Oneota Golf Country Club. Rulan was also a member of Phi Zeta at Iowa State, an honorary scholastic fraternity.
Rulan died Thursday morning, March 26, 2015 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He was 93 years of age.
Rulan is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, James (Mary) Hansen of Rochester, MN; one daughter, Marcia (Mike) Black of Billings, Montana; six grandchildren: Amanda, Matthew, and Elizabeth Hansen all of Rochester, MN, and Meagan (A.J.) Jones, Stuart (Britta) Black and Jared (Chanel) Black all of Salt Lake City, Utah; three great-grandchildren: Isaac Jones, Elizabeth Jones and Melanie Black all of Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; four brothers: Curtis, Leonard, Jewel, and Delbert; and two sisters: Blanche Hansen and Cleo Hansen.
Memories and Condolences
for Dr. Rulan Hansen, DVM
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Suzanne Chaffee Swanson
April 23, 2015
Jim, Mary and family,
I just learned of your father's passing. I remember sitting at Moore's house...manning the radio back in the days for the Vet Clinic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Irene & Lloyd Bjergum
April 13, 2015
Doc Hansen was a wonderful man. I worked at Decorah Vet Clinic for a few years after he had been retired but I enjoyed his visits to the office even though we never did win the lottery! He often gave my husband, Lloyd, a hard time about hauling away the sheep he was supposed to vaccinate before he got to the farm! He was a special man indeed! You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers.
Karla Hemesath
March 28, 2015
Dr. Hansen was a great man. I'll never forget him allowing me to watch him post a sow and answering my 8 year old questions with patience and kindness.
Family times
Marcia Mahlman
March 27, 2015
Mary & family- We will so miss Rulan's smile and gentle nature...Thinking of you all and sending our prayers during this difficult time- Fondly, Marcia & Charlie
Bev (Stortz) & Paul Nichols
March 27, 2015
Rulan and my dad Virgil had many fine converstions together. May he rest in peace. Our sympathy to you all.
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