Roger A. Hansen, 78, of Minden, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden with Rev. Donald Hunzeker officiating. The service will be streamed to the church’s YouTube page. Interment will be held following the service at the Minden Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Craig Funeral Home in Minden. Memorials in Roger’s honor are kindly suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran School at 8951 Co Rd 9, Arlington, NE 68002. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden.

Roger was born on April 6, 1948, in Hastings to Wilmer and Christina (Schmidt) Hansen. He grew up in the Holstein area and was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein. He graduated from Holstein High School with the class of 1967 and continued his education at Hastings Technical College. Roger worked for many years in the industrial supply field prior to his retirement.

Roger’s hobbies included collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks, as well as fixing and tinkering on items that were broken. He was often able to easily figure out why something wasn’t working and he could fix almost anything! He enjoyed collecting and working on clocks, both large and small. Roger also enjoyed time with family, especially his nieces and nephews.

Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Dean (Carolyn) Hansen of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Marilyn Hansen of Kearney; nephews, Brett Hansen of Kearney, and Brad (Mary) Hansen of Fredericksburg, VA; nieces, Chrisanna Hansen of Lincoln, Emily (Dustin) Cotter and children: Stella, Silas, Addelyn, and Zoey, of Fremont; great-nieces, Michelle (Anthony) Wonder and son: Codey Axtell of Axtell, and Jennie Hansen and children: Tristan, Ariel, and Faith; as well as a host of extended relatives and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Lee Hansen.

Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com.