Michael E. Hansen
August 28, 2020
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Michael E. Hansen
Des Moines, Iowa
Michael Hansen, age 82, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Glen Oaks Alzheimers Special Care Center in Urbandale. He was born the son of Emerett and Adalyn Hansen on August 3, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michael graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Northwestern University and Drake University Law School. Following graduation, Michael proudly served in the United States Navy for 30 years as Commander JAG. Upon his graduation from Drake, he began work as a prosecutor at Polk County Attorney’s Office from 1967 – 1980 then worked for General Counsel for State of Iowa: American Federation State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) from 1980 – 2005.
He was well read and articulate and enjoyed talking about politics. Michael enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor activities including taking trips to their family cottage at Lake Ponderosa, golfing, swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, and hunting pheasant and quail. He also enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, and beanbag baseball. Michael will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years, Penny; children, Alan (Michelle) Hansen, Timothy Hansen and Ann Marie (Rich) Nagel; grandchildren, Aidan Hansen, James Hansen, Evan Hansen, Ryatt Nagel, Reid Nagel, Rohm Nagel and Kenner Nagel; and sister, Jacque Heebner.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents.
The family respectfully requests the wearing of masks and social distancing with no physical contact due to covid. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Interment will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 3rd at Woodland Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Michael.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kathy Butler
09/02/2020
Penny, you and Michael will always have a special place in my heart. Always so warm and welcoming. I learned so much from Michael about the union. Enjoyed his sense of humor and admired his vast knowledge. He will be missed so very much.
Chuck Crook
09/01/2020
Mike was my mentor in Litigation 1973-76 at the Polk County Attorney's Office, Ray A Fenton, County Attorney. Mike was a true expert in trial law, and I was privilged to work for and with him.
Chris Tripp
09/01/2020
I am proud to have had the opportunity know and learn from Mike. He was great man that dedicated his life to helping other people. He has made many lives better from the work that he did. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
David Roth
09/01/2020
I didn't meet Mike until I started going to AFSME retirees meetings.Even tho I was a nobody from ISP, he treated me like I was somebody. He was always a gentleman but, get him wound up and the bulldog would come out
Beth and Mike Miracle
09/01/2020
Its been our honor to know Mike since his son, Alan, married our daughter. We know he loved all of his family very much and was a good father, judging by the three wonderful children he and Penny raised! May God bless all of you as you mourn his loss.
Mike Salem
09/01/2020
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our family has know the Hansens since the early days on the east side. Later in years I met Mike again at Lake Ponderosa. He kindly helped me get my dock in. He was kind, helpful and patient. Best of the best. HE CARED.
Our prayers are with you and the family. Mike and Pat Salem
Kathy Thomasson
09/01/2020
Penny, Im so sorry for your loss. You and Mike were always so gracious and welcoming to me and my family at your lake house when we came to Iowa many summers. He was always good to my children, letting them ride in the boat and swim.
Otto Groenewald
08/31/2020
Penny & family, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man & his work for AFSCME bettered the lives and working conditions of literally thousands of public employees. Our loss is Heavens gain.
Steve Siegel
08/31/2020
Mike was a great attorney who had amazing success in labor arbitration. He was often amazingly creative in his arguments.
He was a good man. Penny, you and your family are in my thoughts.
Raela Baird
08/31/2020
So sorry to hear about Mikes passing. He was always kind to me , and was always on a mission. So many memories. My condolences to Penny and the family ??
Jan Murphy, past member of retirees
08/30/2020
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. The world is a better place because of Mike's work for the rights of workers & retirees. He and his wife Penny were a wonderful couple.
Mary Belieu
08/30/2020
Mike was a very dear friend for many years. He was determined in nature and he earned and carried the nickname "Bulldog" for a reason. May he Rest in Peace. Thanks for being my friend and caring about people and this great State of Iowa.
Linda Santi
08/30/2020
Thornton Wilder reminds us that "the highest tribute we can give the dead is not grief but gratitude." I am grateful for having known Mike and his smile.
Carol L Woodruff
08/30/2020
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Penny and the Hansen family. Mike was such a wonderful man and made our lives better for having known him. God's peace be with you all.
The Woodruff Famiy
linda wright
08/30/2020
I have worked with Mike many years and always enjoyed our time together. Penny and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Mike.Know when you get your angels wings you will be very busy.