Merna Ruth Hansen Obituary (1935

Merna Ruth Hansen, 82 of Herman, passed away July 23, 2017 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 29 at 10:30 AM at the Herman Cemetery. Following graveside services, a time of fellowship will be held at the Herman American Legion. Merna Hansen was born on January 12, 1935 in Tekamah, Nebraska the daughter of Roy and Merna Hull. She was raised on a farm southwest of Tekamah and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1952. She was united in marriage to Dale M. Hansen on December 20, 1952 at the Methodist Church in Tekamah, Nebraska. Merna enjoyed bowling and was an avid card player. She is survived by her sons: Ron (Debbie) Hansen of Arlington, Mark Hansen of Herman; seven grandchildren, many great grandchildren with more to come and sister Gloria Maxwell of Onawa, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale M. Hansen, son Steven Hansen, brothers David and Allen Hull and great grandson Austin Hansen.