HANSEN, Kenneth K., Mar 4, 1923 – Aug 10, 2012. Age 89. Died August 10 at the Skyline long-term nursing care center in Omaha, where he had lived since October of 2011. Born and raised in Kimballton and Elk Horn, IA, Ken was a World War II Navy veteran. He began his long career with the Westside Community Schools in Omaha in 1957 as Westside High principal, later becoming Associate Superintendent and then Superintendent of School District 66. He retired in 1988. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Emma Hansen; first wife and the mother of his children, Betty Hansen; brother, Kirk Hansen. Survived by wife of 32 years, Jill Hansen; daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Mark Olderog of Gilbert, AZ; son, Jim Hansen of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law, John and Jan Hansen of Scottsdale, AZ; son, Jeff Hansen of Valrico, FL; granddaughters, Kendra Karagozian and Kara Olderog; great-grandchildren, Reid and Bryce Karagozian; brothers, Paul Hansen and Joe Hansen; many nieces and nephews; many friends and colleagues from School District 66. VISITATION begins Thursday, 10am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4117 Terrace Drive, followed by SERVICES at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Westside Foundation.
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