Dean A. Hansen, 77, of Caledonia, IL passed away on November
28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1942
in Belvidere, IL to Willard and Valetta (Gibeaut) Hansen. He married his wonderful
wife of 57 years, Marie Martin, on October 5, 1962 at the Evangelical Covenant Church
in Belvidere, IL. After graduating high school, he began working for Woodward
Governor in Rockford, IL. He worked there for 49 years, where he eventually
became a systems accounting procedures manager. In that position he was called
on to travel to Colorado, Wisconsin, as well as China. He was a member of the
Evangelical Covenant Church for over 50 years, serving as Church Chairman, Church
Treasurer, and Church Trustee. Dean co-founded the Awana Club at church and
served as Commander, as well as Game Leader for many years. Dean loved coaching
both Girls and Boys Basketball at Belvidere High School and at the YMCA. Dean
loved gardening. He was well known for his extensive gardens filled with paths,
ponds, and beautiful perennials. He loved traveling, giving tours of his garden,
and making special trips with his family to Gatlinburg, TN. Many great memories
were made as Dean and his wife, traveled with family to Southern Gospel Concerts
around the U.S., Canada, and the
Bahamas. But most importantly, he loved spending time with his family.

Dean will be dearly missed by his, wife; his children, Sandy
(Kevin) Wild, Jeff (Shannon) Hansen, Beth Limones, Clayton (Meg) Hansen; his
grandchildren, Justin, Savannah, Jessica, Peyton, Alicia, Sawyer, Ruger,
Isabel, Stephannie, Riley, Jeannie, Jeffery, Genna, JD, AJ; 3 great-grandchildren,
Haven, Easton, Leighton; sisters-in-law, Carol, Marge, Ginny, and Elaine; and
brother-in-law, Don.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Larry
and Wayne; and brothers-in-law, Dave, Ronnie, and Harry.

A visitation will be from 10:00 until the time of service on
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Evangelical Covenant Church, 220 E. Harrison St.,
Belvidere, IL, 61008. A funeral ceremony will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December
7, 2019 at Evangelical Covenant Church. Rev. Scott Nellis will be officiating.
Burial at Belvidere Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dean's name may be gifted
to the family to establish a memorial at a later date. To light a candle or
write a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.