John Ludwig Hansen
April 22, 1925 - January 7, 2020
John L. Hansen, 94, passed away Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020 in his sleep, at his nursing home in Fairfield. John was born April 22, in Cambridge to Hans and Esther Hansen. John was in the US Army. He was a World War II Veteran serving in Normandy, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and England. He served 20+ years in the Army as well as 7 years as a Merchant Seaman. John loved to travel after he retired. He loved road trips and cruises. He also loved watching John Wayne westerns and listening to old country. He is survived by his wife, Araceli “Celi” Hansen of Fairfield; children, Esther (Steve) Rich of Santa Rosa, Helen Yee of Fairfield, Danny Hansen of Fairfield, and Araceli, “Theresa” (Russell) Mitchell of Fairfield; grandchildren, Theresa Minero of San Diego, Scott, Jamie and Matt, all from Santa Rosa, and Russell, Jr., Alexis and John from Fairfield; great grandkids , Anthony and Hailey from San Diego; step daughter, Olivia (James) Johnson of Fairfield. He is proceeded in death by his parents; and 4 sisters and 2 brothers, Lief, Ethal, Ester, Harry, Hazel and Lillian; one step son Christopher. His burial will be at 2:30pm Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. A private viewing will take place at Bryan Braker Funeral Home.
John L. Hansen, 94, passed away Tuesday morning, January 7, 2020 in his sleep, at his nursing home in Fairfield. John was born April 22, in Cambridge to Hans and Esther Hansen. John was in the US Army. He was a World War II Veteran serving... View Obituary & Service Information