Jack Hansen, 63 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family at his side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.

Jack Benny Hansen was born October 28, 1956 in Thief River Falls, MN the son of Ansel Willard and Bonnie I. (Wayne) Hansen. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith. Jack attended Washington Elementary, Franklin Middle and Lincoln High Schools in Thief River Falls and following high school he studied Automobile Mechanics at the Tech School in Thief River Falls.

Jack worked various jobs over the years and fixed a lot of his own cars. He also fixed cars for other family and friends and loved to talk about cars. He lived and worked for some years in Texas until returning to Thief River Falls, Minnesota where he has continued to reside. In addition to working on cars, Jack made beautiful etchings on glass.

He was a fun loving, sociable guy who could talk to anyone and had lots of long time acquaintances and family who will dearly miss him.

Survivors include daughter, Jamie Klasen; granddaughter, Tessah Halling; siblings, Jerry Hansen, Jerome (Peggy) Hansen, Joy Pederson, Jody Hansen, Janell Walstad; nephews, Shane Pederson, Allen Hansen, Dylan Hansen, Danny Hansen, David Walstad; nieces, Nancy (Keelyn) Ware, Heather Pederson, Jennifer Mashburn and Desiree Good; several grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Royce "Pincy" Pederson and Dean Walstad; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com