Virgil C. Hansen

April 1, 1926 - April 22, 2020

Virgil C. Hansen, 94, of Clifton passed away April 22, 2020 at his home in Clifton. He was born on April 1, 1926 in Clifton, the son of Louis and Elizabeth (Dieter) Hansen. He married Phyllis A. Fleener in Kankakee on August 23, 1952 and she preceded him in death on April 23, 1994. He later married Darlene Lemenager Preisser in Martinton on August 26, 1995 and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2016. In addition, he was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Arthur, Orval, Louis, Vincent, and LaVerne; and one sister Elizabeth. Surviving are three sons, David (Lorie) Hansen of Clifton, Gary (Carol) Hansen of Fairbury, and Brian (Becky) Hansen of Fairbury; and five grandchildren. Mr. Hansen served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a lifelong farmer in the area. Virgil was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton, Bradley Moose, Punta Gorda Elks, and the American Legion. He was a former partner in Clifton Grain and Hansen Bros. Grain. He enjoyed golfing and spending his winters in Florida. Private services will be held at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Clifton. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clifton. Please share a memory of Virgil at knappfuneralhomes.com.