Roland Emory Hansel

Obituary Roland Emory Hansel, 75, or your may have known him as Gano, Boise, Sonny or Uncle, of Guttenberg passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at his farm on Miners Creek. Roland was born Nov. 16, 1942, on Miners Creek, to Emery and Edna (Handke) Hansel. He attended Miners Creek School until it closed in 1952. Roland then attended Guttenberg Public School, graduating in 1961. He worked at various places in Guttenberg, including Hilton Homes and Products Unlimited, along with pursuing his lifelong passion of farming. Roland was a cantankerous character, always laughing and telling stories. He enjoyed his life on the farm, all thou he always said, "Everything had to be done the hard way." He also had a love for his cattle and John Deere tractors. Roland loved telling old stories even though most of us heard them a thousand times. He liked to keep the past alive. Later in life he had greater appreciation of wildlife and nature. Roland is survived by his niece, Spring (Jamie) Crubaugh; great-nephew, Mason Crubaugh; brother-in-law, Art Tomkins; aunts and uncles, Mary Ann (Lavern) Hoeger, Eugene Handke, Augusta (Marvin) Gloeckner, Lillian Handke and Arlene Handke; along with many cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Tomkins. Services Visitation Monday August 6, 2018 9:30 AM to 10:25 AM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Funeral Service Monday August 6, 2018 10:30 AM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052