1962-63 American Legion Commander
1921 - 2002
1921 - 2002
Army Serial Number 37815005
Alvan enlisted at Carroll, Iowa, July 7, 1945. He served in the Infantry Corps at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Fort Hood, Texas, and was discharged as a Private First Class.
Twenty-one gun salute
Taps by Brian Stessman
Larry Genzen sang "God Bless America" during the funeral service in the Zion Lutheran Church.
Alvan entered the army on July of 1945 and was discharged December of 1945.
Alvan's first wife was Elaine Schroeder (1920 - 1985) of Aspinwall.
They had four children; Roger, Jim, Joy & Vernon. All of their children graduated from
Manning High School.
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In Loving Memory ALVAN H. HANSEN 1921 - 2002 Service WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002, 10:30 AM ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, MANNING, IOWA Officiating PASTOR DANIEL VOGEL Music "AMAZING GRACE" --- "THE CHURCH'S ONE FOUNDATION" ---"HOW GREAT THOU ART" CONGREGATION "GOD BLESS AMERICA" LARRY GENZEN, VOCALIST FERN JENSEN, ORGANIST Interment MANNING CEMETERY, MANNING, IOWA Casketbearers ROY STRUVE, BILL OPPERMAN, GENE CASE, ROGER WAGNER, RAYMOND IRLBECK, KENNY JENSEN
THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE. Ohde Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Military Honors AMERICAN LEGION POST 22
Alvan Henry, son of Henry J.M. and Alta M. Wiese Hansen, was born August 21, 1921, near Manning, Iowa. He attended rural school near his home and graduated from Manning High School in 1938. Following graduation Alvan worked at Manning Trust and Savings Bank for one year before returning to work on the farm. On October 3, 1942, Alvan was united in marriage with Elaine Schroeder in Manilla. Four children were born to this union. Shortly thereafter, Alvan entered the United States Army and served in staff administration in Texas. Following his honorable discharge in December of 1945, Alvan returned to Manning and continued to farm with his family, eventually purchasing the family farm in 1967. Alvan and Elaine retired from farming in 1983, and moved into Manning following the farm sale in 1984. Elaine died November 13, 1985. On February 14, 1987, Alvan was united in marriage with Dorothy Dreher Mathisen in Audubon. They made their home in Manning and enjoyed traveling. Alvan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, and was also a member of Farm Bureau and Carroll County Extension Service for several years. He enjoyed playing cards and being active in township elections. Through much of his lifetime, Alvan had shown tremendous dedication to the American Legion in Manning. As a young man, he helped with construction of the American Legion hall. He served as Post Commander from 1961-1962 and was head of the Club Committee for 34 years. In April of 1999, Alvan was diagnosed with cancer and died on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. He was 80 years, 10 months and 22 days of age. Alvan was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elaine in 1985; stillborn twin brothers; granddaughter Elizabeth Hansen; brothers-in-laws: Alfred Ahrendsen, Harold Schroeder and Orren Schroeder; sister-in-law Geraldine Schroeder; niece Linda Ahrendsen and nephew Dave Schroeder. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Hansen of Manning; four children: Roger Hansen and wife Mary of Denver, CO; Joy Hansen of Denver, CO; James Hansen of Chicago. IL; Vernon Hansen and wife Barbara of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren: Cynthia and husband Eli Carpenter, Amy Hansen, Daniel Hansen, Mary Hansen and Eric Hansen; step granddaughter Elissa Dieckman; step children and their families: Pat and husband Dwayne Sunberg of Hamlin; Don Mathisen and wife Wanda of Crescent; Sandra and husband Ted White of Fairfield, MT; Sharlene Lanktree of Missoula, MT; Steve Mathisen and wife Raydene of Audubon; Arlene Jorgensen of Missoula, MT; sister Lola Ahrendsen of Manning; sister-in-law Bernice Schroeder of Manning; nephew Tom Schroeder; and other relatives and friends: |
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Grandpa From the day I saw your eyes, I knew I had the best grandpa, what a surprise. The day you held me in your arms, I knew I was safe from all harm. Then I decided to sit on your lap, There I could just lay and take a nap. As I got older you would take me and play ball. Then there were those days when we would go to the Legion Hall. You were there for all those special days, Giving me oh so much praise. You loved everyone with all your heart, And loved grandma and never wanted to be apart. What are we going to do, Now that we don't have you? It's all in God's hands now, And I can't quite wonder why and how? I came home on time Saturday night, To see a note placed on the table just right. "Grandpas not well, everything's ok, go to bed when you get home," I knew something about that note was totally wrong, so I decided to pick up the phone. "What is wrong with my grandpa, "Grandpa died tonight," said my mom. "No," was what I first screamed and cried, I can't believe my grandpa actually died. My mom was actually right, Grandpa is in a better place tonight. Someday just like him, We will all live again. So you go on with your days, Giving the Lord glory and praise. Live your life like it was your last day, Because you never know when the Lord might say, It's your time to go. But Lord I ask this of you, Keep my grandpa safe, and watch over my grandma too. Jennifer Mathisen 7-14-02 Daughter of Steve Mathisen and granddaughter of Dorothy (Mathisen)
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