Eastman Funeral Home 419-929-3781 George Rhys Hansen, 83, of Norwalk, passed on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, surrounded by family. Born Dec. 8, 1933, in Sandusky, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Kopera) Hansen. George was a 1952 graduate of New London High School. He proudly served as a sergeant in the National Guard. George worked as a skilled millwright for General Motors for over 40 years. He was a member of many organizations, including the Model T Club Bumps and Grinds Chapter of North Ridgeville, the Huron County Humane Society, the American Legion, Bronson Conservation League, the New London Historical Society and the Firelands Historical Society. He was a talented woodworker and gardener. Other passions included Model T's and German Shepherds. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, of 64 years of marriage; children, Linda (Steve) Hansen Graybill of Findlay and Major George E. Hansen, U.S. Army, of Fort Gordon, Ga.; three grandchildren, Kristin (Wali) Graybill Baluch, Jessica (Kyle) Hansen Dixon and Candace Hansen; four great-grandchildren, Zoe Dixon, Jennifer Dixon, George Pahl and Harry Hitchcock. He is also survived by his brother, Dean (Elaine) Hansen of Norwalk, sisters-in-law, Beverly Stober, Sandra (Pat Sr.) Stober Ryan, and Kathy Stober; nephew, Daniel Stober; and other nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene Hansen and Audrey Hansen (Russ) Zimmer; brother, Albert R. (Maureen) Hansen; and brothers-in-law, Leroy Stober and Carl Stober. Friends and family will be received from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., New London. The funeral services at Eastman Funeral Home will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow in Hester Cemetery, Bronson Township, Ohio. Donations in memory of George R. Hansen can be made to the New London Historical Society, 210 E. Main St, New London, OH 44851; or the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857. Expressions of sympathy may be given at eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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