She worked with her parents on the farm, helping with the homemaking and helping with field work. She also helped neighbors.
On Febr. 12, 1935, Meta was married to Leo C. Hansen in the Zion Lutheran Church of Hooper. They farmed side by side for over 30 years. In 1962, the couple moved into Scribner, and in 1986, they moved to Fremont.
She was a member of St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church and a charter member of it's LCW (Lutheran Church Women). Meta was a former member of the Scribner Women's Club and the Fremont Area Art Association. She had been active in Fremont's senior bowling league and had been inducted into the Senior Bowlers Hall of Fame. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening, oil painting, quilting, playing cards, dancing, and the Hansen's enjoyed traveling in their motorhome.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leo on June 30, 2002, and by her parents, 3 sisters and a brother.
Survivors: daughter - Marianne Meyer of Scribner
2 sons - Gerry and wife Betsy Hansen of Fremont
Dennis and wife Ellen Hansen of O'Neill
11 grandchildren
19 great grandchildren
4 great, great grandchildren
2 sister-in-laws - Vivian Bode of Fremont
Virginia Studt of Fremont
brother-in-law - Larry Studt of West Point
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Oct. 3, 2008) at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church (south of Scribner) with the Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre officiating. The committal will be in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont on Thursday (Oct. 2nd) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM..
Condolences(4)
Larry Moeller
Manhattan, KS Friday, October 10, 2008 The Moeller farm (rented per John Mohr) was just east of the Hansen farm in the District #47 area. We knew Meta and Leo and their kids as our neighbors for years. We knew Gerald, Dennis and esp. Marianne through the one-room schoolhouse we attended in the country south of Scribner. We got two of our favorite dogs from the Hansens. In the party line days, Meta heard my Mother scream on the phone re: a fire, Meta called the Scribner Volunteer Fire Dept. who promptly rushed to our farm. Thanks, Meta. Meta and Leo were always kind and cheerful throughout their lives, and what a love story they wrote together. I just wanted to celebrate both Meta and Leo in this note. Larry Moeller parents: Bernell and Vivian siblings: Sandra, Lynn, Brian, DouglasStan & Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Wednesday, October 1, 2008 With deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. Stan's parents enjoyed years of friendship with Leo and Meta. We are thinking of you. May the Lord abide with you and bring you comfort and peace. Stan & Ione PopkenMerva B. Hansen (de Jurado)
Ilo, Peru, Wednesday, October 1, 2008 It was my good fortune to know Meta during my high school years when my father and I visited his home state of Nebraska. Her good heart and warm spirit seemed to be shared freely with those around her. I send condolences to all family members and friends from my home in Peru. May she rest in peace.Shirley Eggimann
Jackson, MN Monday, September 29, 2008 Gerry, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. My Dad always enjoyed your parents visits. With 8 children in our family, no one ever stayed at our home overnight, but I remember your mom and dad coming and sleeping on the "honeymoon" couch. It was little, it was hard, you had to be in love. I think that's how the couch got it's name. It must have been before they had children as I don't remember you being with them. I also have fond memories of the Hansen reunions at Arnolds Park, Okoboji. Good times shared by all. I am so grateful our parents gave us such wonderful family memories. Shirley