Pete Hansen

Pete Hansen, 78, of Republic, passed away April 19, 2020 at Republic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which he had been a resident of since Sept. 2019. He was born Aug. 6, 1941 in Aurora, to Nelson and Edna (Saunders) Hansen.
He was an active member of the Shriners in Springfield. He worked as the fire chief in Republic for many years and he also worked for the city repairing the police and fire vehicles. He was a fishing guide, having taken four sitting presidents on guided bass fishing trips. He relocated to Reeds Spring, when he retired.
He is survived by sister, Grace C. Brown of Springfield and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.
Due to the ongoing restrictions stemming from COVID-19, Graveside services will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Republic.