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1952
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2014
Curt Hansen Obituary
Curt Douglas Hansen, 61, of Sioux Falls passed away on January 23, 2014, at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls.
Curt Douglas Hansen was born on May 30, 1952 to Dr. Emmert W. and Lavonne A. Hansen in Ames, Iowa. Curt graduated from Salem High School in Salem, SD and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls with a major in biology. He received his master's degree in Toxicology from USD. He worked for the State of South Dakota in Sioux Falls for the Department of Water and Natural Resources.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Lavonne (Edward) Rafuse of Richland, WA, and his siblings Dennis (Mona) Hansen of Sioux Falls, Mark (Janice) Hansen of Richland, WA, Paul (Dianne) Hansen of Lolo, MT, Ann (Paul) Turbiville of Belle Fourche, SD, Sarah (Rhon) Anderson of Sioux Falls, and John (Cindy) Hansen of Ames, Iowa. He is also survived by seven nieces and five nephews.
Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2014. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Rev. Barbara Wangsness will be officiating at the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Sanford Hospice Cottage or to First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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for Curt Hansen
February 8, 2014
As long as I live, I will remember Nov 11th, 1976, the great Missouri River Mallard hunt at Pierre, December '76, all the hunts at Gauses' and Ethyl Larson's, Lake Thompson, 1999 thru 2002, and all the other magnificent times in the outdoors (including the turkey hunts at Sleeps' ranch, and Iron Mountain Road), too numerous to recall.
We used to laugh about who might be the"greatest duck hunter who ever lived", but one thing is for sure, no one ever appreciated God's outdoor gifts more than you.
I'm sure Christ has a special place for those with the big hearts.
Tony
Lucy Price-Murofushi & family
February 5, 2014
The best of the best! What a wonderful son, brother, friend and man. Always to be cherished in happy memories. May God give all his beloved family, comfort and hope at this time of grief
February 5, 2014
Our prayers are with you Lavonne and families during this time of grieving, The Lord will supply your every need and we pray you will feel his loving arms around you all. May the presence of the Holy Spirit strengthen you and bless you during this time of loss. Erv an LaVonne Johnson
February 5, 2014
Working with Curt was enriching for me over the years, lot's of deep conversations. We lost touch in recent years. I will miss you, old pal.
Barbara Nelson Comes
February 5, 2014
Curt was a smart and good guy. My deepest sympathies to the family.
February 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have fond memories of our years together in Salem, and beyond.
As we grow older those memories become more precious.
May God's grace and love be with all of you!
Larry & Connie Dahlstrom
February 5, 2014
Curt's life was indeed one that was well lived. We reconnected as classmates in the last years. It was a pleasure.
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