Gary Alan Hansen

Gary Alan Hansen, age 72 of Davenport, Florida formerly of Lakeville and Cannon Falls, Minnesota died suddenly on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Gary was born on March 7, 1954, son of Carlos and Verma Hansen. Gary graduated in 1972 from Cannon Falls High School and graduated in 1976 from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction and Coaching Certification. Later he went to Brown Institute for computer programming.

Gary married Carol Johnson on September 13, 1975 celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last year. They adopted their son, Brett, from Korea at the age of 3 ½ months in 1988.

Gary taught high school and coached basketball in Hettinger, North Dakota for one year. Then moved to Weiser, Idaho where he taught and also coached basketball and tennis for 3 years. Then moving on to Ontario, Oregon where Gary taught Junior High and coached basketball and tennis.

In 1983 Gary changed careers and moved back to Minnesota. He started as a programmer at Soo Line Railroad for a couple years and then worked for Wells Fargo as a systems analyst until retirement.

Upon retiring Gary and Carol moved to Davenport, Florida to a Del Webb community in 2018.

Gary will be greatly missed by his wife Carol of 51 years and their son Brett. Brother Chuck Hansen, Sisters Janis Hansen and Cheryl Hansen, Sisters-in-law Chris (Joe) Kammerer and Connie (Richard) Wikman, many nieces and nephews. As well as many family members and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Verma Hansen, parents-in-law Robert and Lois Johnson and sister-in-law Marilyn Hansen.

Gary enjoyed time with family and friends. Volunteering at a local food pantry in Florida. Playing pickleball, exercising each day. He loved his coffee while reading many news outlets and books. He played fantasy football with the same group of men for 40 years!

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm, with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at St. Ansgars Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, MN. The Celebration of Life will be livestreamed and available to watch below. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service, before interment in Cannon Falls Cemetery.

Donations may be made to a food pantry of your choice.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION: For those who would like to participate in Gary's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm. It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page and click PLAY to begin. Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service. If you are having troubles with the Livestream, a recording of the service will be available below, to watch later in the day.