Paul Leroy Hansen
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Paul Leroy Hansen, 91, of Raytown, Missouri passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 10am at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 11am at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri.
Mr. Hansen was born on March 30, 1927 in Raytown, Missouri. Paul was a lifelong resident of Raytown and was deeply involved in various aspects of the community throughout his life. He was President of his senior class of 1945 at Raytown High School, and after graduating, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served in the Pacific Theater during the end of World War II. Upon returning home after his military service was finished, he began working with his father, Oscar, at Hansen’s Home and Auto, a family business located in Raytown.
After working there for several years, he moved on to work at Lee’s Summit Block, and eventually moved on to work at Dick Smith Ford around 1966. He held a few different positions over the years at Dick Smith, eventually retiring from there in 1989. Paul was also a member of Raytown’s Volunteer Fire Department as well as a member of Raytown’s first Underwater Recovery Team. He built strong relationships with the city’s Fire and Police departments over the years, always wanting to keep his finger on the pulse of what was happening around the city.
Another aspect of his community service was his membership in the Raytown Kiwanis organization. He was a member for many years, and also served as President. Paul’s father was involved in local Raytown politics, so it wasn’t long before he got involved himself. Paul was elected to the Raytown Board of Aldermen and continued to be involved in Raytown city politics for years to come. His most recent position was as a member of the Special Sales Tax Oversight committee, which he stepped down from just last year. He also worked for Public Water District #2 for 25 years, with 10 of those years being President.
In 2018, Paul was honored with the title of “Mr. Raytown” by Raytown’s Mayor, Michael McDonough, for his years of service to the city and community. With everything going on in his life, Paul still found time to relax and enjoy himself. When he was younger, he was an avid bowler, bowling a 299 at one point. However, one of his biggest joys was playing golf. He played the game for decades, with his “home” course being Longview Lake Golf Course where he shot two holes-in-one over the years. He also worked at the course as a marshall for several years after his retirement.
Family was also very important to Paul. He had 6 children himself, and as they grew up and started families of their own, he liked nothing better than getting all the kids and grandkids together for holidays, birthdays, and any other special occasions. Paul touched many people throughout his life, from family and friends, to co-workers and regular acquaintances at banks, grocery stores, gas stations, hardware stores, and restaurants around town. It was hard to go anywhere with Paul and not run into someone he knew.
His love and friendship will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joann, his second wife, Sharon, and one of his sons, Phil. He is survived by his remaining children: Steve Hansen, Tom Hansen, Tracey Meeker, Shawn Hansen, and Kelly Eager.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Visits: 3
I am so very saddened by Paul’s passing. He will be missed. A perfect example of a life well lived. God Bless and God Speed Paul. Raytown will miss her son.
Sympathies to all of the Hansen family and those he treated as family. I felt honored to be among his friends. We will miss him.
Paul you will be missed. Your smiling face driving your old Ford truck. Gentle wave and wise words. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Condolences to the family. Prayers for comfort at this time of loss.
Paul you will be missed. Your smiling face driving your old Ford truck. Gentle wave and wise words. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Condolences to the family. Prayers for comfort at this time of loss.
There will never be another like Paul Hansen. Everyone he touched was made better by his sheer grace. So many memories of events in our Raytown include Paul, always helping, smiling, cheerful. How many do we get to meet like him? Paul will be missed by so many but never forgotten. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
Paul was one of the nicest men I’ve ever met. Always greeted me with a warm smile. Will miss having coffee, talking golf and being his friend. RIP Paul.
So enjoyed our conversations when he used to come get his haircut and when I brought him tomatoes or just driving down the street and I’d see him out mowing grass, I loved dearly and will truly miss him! Sorry for the loss of this great man! He will be truly missed!!!????
My Deepest Sympathies to the Hansen family. Paul was my neighbor and lived behind me. He was my Dad’s (Ronald Woody) classmate and longtime friend; I know they’ll be laughing and talking golf together again. I will miss your smile and friendly waves “Mr. Hansen”, RIP.
Our Sympathies to the Hansen family. Enjoyed all the years having coffee with Paul at Fox Drug then HyVee on 350 hwy. Loved his friendship, knowledge and wisdom. RIP Paul.
The Maddox family send our prayers our great memories of a good and great friend. I know that he has already found the coffee gang and they had a cup ready for him. He will be missed and will always be in our thoughts.
Paul will be missed; he was a friend, a coffee buddy, and a positive force in Raytown. I always enjoyed listening to his Raytown stories, and his WW2 experiences. I never learned who put they cow in the high school.
Paul was such a wonderful person. Kind and helpful and such an interesting life. Rest In Peace, friend.
Janeil and Gary Egger
I will miss him so much, a friend always. I know his family is missing him.
I have many fond memories of Mr Hansen and his family dating back to the late 70s. My dad went to grade school with Paul. Tom wrote it best recently when he said “we lost a good one” I could not have said it better. God has blessed Paul Hansen. Peace and Love.
My thoughts are with Mr. Hansen and his family. Mr. Hansen was an important person to his family, friends and the community. He will be missed and celebrated in remembrance.
Meg Wysatta
Paul was a great friend and will be missed and best wishes to the family. It was great growing up with his boy’s and playing baseball in his back yard. And no broken windows in his house.
My sincerest sympathy to Paul’s family in the loss of this great man! For several years, in the 1980’s, I rented one of his apartments and he was a fabulous Landlord! Occasionally, I would see him over the years around Raytown, and he always remembered me and my son, and was happy to chat a bit. He will be missed by so many.
Paul will certainly be missed by those who were fortunate to know him. He was such a kind neighbor to those of us on 65th Terrace and always lended a hand to help anyone.
The Land Family