Marguerite Anne Hansen

Marguerite Anne Blumer was born on September 21, 1935 in Millard, Nebraska to Henry and Anne Blumer. At the tender age of 13, Marguerite lost her father to tuberculosis. As an only child, Marguerite developed an interest in the arts, learning to draw, playing the piano and becoming a vocalist. She attended Millard Public Schools and graduated from Millard High School in 1954, winning many awards for her artistic and musical talents. It was at this time that Marguerite met Dean Hansen at a local dance at the Millrose Ballroom in Millard. They soon married on March 5, 1955, and started their lives together on a farm near 180th & Center St. in Omaha. Four children soon followed: Murray Dean on October 6, 1958, Marla Jean on April 15, 1961, Lonny Lynn on January 15, 1965, and Lynette Sue on February 21, 1967. After a house fire, the Hansen family of six moved south of Mead, NE in the spring of 1971. With a new home, Marguerite loved to garden and planted her beautiful rose bushes that still bloom today. She learned how to can many vegetables from the garden including pickles, tomatoes, sweet corn and green beans. Marguerite became known for her many Christmas cookie recipes with Dean’s favorite, Ades snowballs. Her other hobbies included latch hook and sewing. When she wasn’t busy cooking or raising her family, Marguerite was on call to sing at Reichmuth Funeral Homes in both Elkhorn and Valley. Dean and Marguerite loved to travel including musical trips to Europe and Czechoslovakia. In 1979, Dean started his own family polka band. For over 40 years, Dean and Marguerite traveled with the band throughout the Midwest. After 65 years of marriage, Dean passed away during the COVID pandemic on August 12, 2020. Marguerite moved to Country House Residence for Memory Care in early 2021, located only a few short miles from where her married life began. Marguerite passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her dad, Henry, mom Anne, and stepfather Ben Straka, husband, Dean, and oldest son, Murray. She is survived by daughter Marla (Richard) Janak of Papillion, NE; son Lonny (Denise) Hansen of Ithaca, NE; daughter Lynette Hansen of Blair, NE and grandson Jared (Taylor) Janak of Mesa, AR. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Interment Morningside Cemetery, Mead, NE. Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to the Mead Fire Department, or the charity of your choice.

Marguerite Anne Hansen

September 21, 1935 - June 23, 2024