Marcus Hansen, 70, of Iowa City, died peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Coralville.
Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Iowa City. The family will greet friends Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City -- where a parish wake service will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The family kindly requests that instead of flowers and plants, memorials be directed to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
Born December 9, 1943 in Audubon, Iowa, the son of William and Esther (Marcussen) Hansen -- he spent his childhood in Audubon and later graduated from Audubon High School.
Marcus married Sue Kerwin on March 4, 1972 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Audubon.
He purchased and operated Gilbert Street Tap in Iowa City from 1976 to 1981. In 1978, Marcus started Hansen Asphalt in Iowa City which he remained involved in to present day.
He is survived by his sons, Nic (Vikki) Hansen of Chicago, Jake (Holly) Hansen and Clint (Rebecca) Hansen -- all of Iowa City; grandchildren, Evelyn, Henry, Ethan and Everett; a step-granddaughter Sophie; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and his wife Sue (in 1997) died before him.
http://lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=170507#/obituaryInfo
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