Obituary
Robert “Bob” Leo Hansen, 65, of Ottumwa, died at 2:31 p.m. March 12, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
He was born March 20, 1958 in Ottumwa to Donald and Anna Warburton Hansen.
A 1976 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Bob had worked for the Ottumwa Courier delivering newspapers and for F.W. Woolworths. He enjoyed watching TV, science fiction and putting puzzles together.
Surviving is his sister, Maryanna (Gary) Lanigan of Ottumwa; brother, Donald (Jayne) Hansen of Ludington, MI; aunt, Cecelia Mesecher of Pleasantville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Chesnut; brother-in-law, Gaylen Chesnut.
His body has been cremated. Graveside services and inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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