Robert Gordon Hansen

Robert G. Hansen June 22, 1941 - July 14, 2023 North Richland Hills, Texas - Robert Gordon Hansen ("Bob") passed away on July 14, 2023. He was 82; married to his wife Margaret ("Micki") for 55 years. Bob was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 22, 1941 to Russell and Orel Hansen. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1959, and joined the Navy shortly after, serving for four years. Next, it was college. He and Micki met during a summer break, and they were married in June of 1968. Bob received his B.A. in Sociology from Mankato State College in 1969. Bob's long career in the Railroad industry began soon after, when he joined the Northern Pacific Railroad, which later merged and became the Burlington Northern Railroad. Working in several departments, including Coal, Sales, and Customer Service (where he excelled), Bob (and Micki) were transferred all around the U.S. over the course of 27 years - Seattle, St. Paul, St. Louis, Chicago, Denver, and Fort Worth. Taking early retirement in 1995, they lived in Texas for 28 more years. Bob also enjoyed a second career as "Conductor Bob" for the Tarantula Train/Grapevine Vintage Railroad, from 1998-2017. The Texas tourist train runs on weekends from the city of Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards and back. Bob became an unofficial ambassador for the city of Grapevine, and was loved by the passengers (especially the kids) and crew. He became the "King of Trivia Questions" on that train. Bowling and golf were Bob's favorite sports, and he was good at both. He took pride bowling in high-average leagues, and competing in state and local tournaments. The USBC/ABC National Bowling Tournament is held in different cities annually, and in 2021, Bob received an award for bowling in this tournament for 50 consecutive years! Skiing was another favorite activity-Bob and Micki learned to ski in their 40's, and continued to ski into their 70's! Bob was a friendly guy and quickly found something in common with everyone he met. He especially liked kids, and they liked him immediately, especially babies. People recognized him and remembered him. He loved to tell funny or interesting stories - about his days in school, the Navy, bowling, work, trivia questions. Once he got started it was sometimes hard for him to stop! But people loved him. He will be missed. In addition to his wife Micki, Bob is survived by his brother Bill Hansen and wife Ardy, niece Karen Rahn and husband Craig, nephew Jon Hansen and his wife Kim, and their children, Zach and Brooklyn. Memorial Service to be held at Osseo United Methodist Church, 16 2nd Ave. S.E., Osseo, MN, on Friday, Sept. 22. Visitation 12-1 PM; Service at 1 PM, followed by Refreshments. Private interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery.

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Robert Gordon Hansen

June 22, 1941 - July 14, 2023

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