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Earl C. Hansen, 86, of South Haven, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Golden Orchards in Fennville, surrounded by loving family.
He was born Jan. 10, 1936, in South Haven, to John and Pauline Hansen.
He was united in marriage to Peggy Gould on June 17, 1966.
Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; children, Gary (Cheri) Hansen, John Hansen and Amy (Trent) Whitney; grandchildren, Corey (Jasmine) Hansen, Tyler (Faith) Hansen, Marina (Jordan) Moore and Timothy Quackenbush; and many nieces and nephews.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline; and his siblings, John Hansen, Ileen Muth, Evelyn Schlipp and Jean Dykstra.
Above all else in life, Earl valued his faith and his family the most. Earl grew up in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a very faithful and active member of the church, serving as an officer and on the church council.
Earl worked at Auto Specialties in Hartford for 23 years as a setup man, then worked for South Haven Public Schools as a custodian for 15 years from 1983-98.
Earl spent his free time woodworking, hunting, fishing and bowling. He was an avid Detroit Lions football fan.
Earl and Peggy spent the last 14 years wintering in Harlingen, Texas. There he thoroughly enjoyed the warm weather, working in the woodshop, concerts and dancing, especially the polka.
Earl was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Earl will be Saturday, July 9, 2022, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 718 Arbor Ct., South Haven, MI 49090 from noon until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m. Pastor Stephen Daley will officiate. Inurnment will follow the service at Arlington Hills Cemetery in Bangor.
Donations in honor of Earl can be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
To view Earl's personal webpage, visit www.starksfamilyfh.com (http://www.starksfamilyfh.com). Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel, Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 637-0333.
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