Paul Hansen, 69, of Waverly, Iowa, was surrounded by his family as he peacefully died and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He died Jan. 25, 2021, in Lake Mills, Iowa, from complications of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

Paul was born on May 31, 1951, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Reverend Erling and Alice (Hammersland) Hansen. Paul graduated from the Emmetsburg High School in 1969 and in 1973, graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Paul worked as a Press Operator for Rubber Development Corporation in Waverly, Iowa.

Paul was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waverly and sang in the choir. Paul had daily coffee with his dear friend Bill Rustad. Paul also cherished time spent with family and friends, especially hanging out with his nieces and nephews. He also could be found gardening in his spare time.

Paul’s memory is honored by: two sisters, Christine (Hansen) Johnson ’78 (Rick Johnson ’76) and Margi (Mike) Ficken; brother, Steve (Ann) Hansen; nieces and nephews, Amy, Marie, Nathan, Leigh, Kelly, Michael, and Megan; and fifteen great nieces and nephews; and dear friends Bill and Sandy Rustad. Paul was preceded in death by his parents.

Paul has been cremated and a Private Celebration of Life Service was held at Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly. Memorials may be directed to Paul’s family for later designation and online condolences may be left at www.kaisercorson.com. 319-352-1187.