James C. Hansen, 84, of rural Kiel, passed away unexpectedly from complications related to Parkinsons disease on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Ascension Calumet Medical Center. Jim was born May 21, 1942, in Manitowoc, to the late Charles and Grace (Voigt) Hansen. Jim graduated from Kiel High School in 1960. On January 14, 1967 he was united in marriage to Helen Johanning at Saron UCC, Sheboygan Falls. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2007.

Jim along with his partner and brother Richard, farmed the Hansen Family Homestead, Louis Corners Dairy, for many years until his retirement in 2004. After running the farm he continued to work with NASDA doing farm and agricultural surveys for the next 10 years.

He was a lifelong active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, where he was a former member of the church council. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. He took up golf and was proud to have scored a hole in one. Jim enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially the Brewers, Packers and he was a lifelong supporter of the Kiel Raiders. Jim never missed a chance to watch his children and grandchildren take part in their school sports and activities. He participated in the Church Dartball Leagues, was active with the Kiel Jaycees, and Manitowoc Farm Bureau, serving a term as President. He also served on the Town of Schleswig planning commission. In his younger days he played baseball and softball and was known for his pitching. Jim was a member of card groups for many years. After retirement he continued to play cards and was active with the Kiel Community Center.

Survivors include his children, Stanley Hansen, Fond du Lac, Bill (Kris) Hansen, Northfield, MN, Cheryl (Troy) Brack, Kiel and Brian Hansen, Kiel; his grandchildren, Austin (Kate) Brack, Parker (Hailey) Brack, Alex (Joe) Donahoe, Sydney Hansen, Rachel, Sophia, Elias, Daira, Teag and Cian Hansen; his great-grandson, Emerson Brack; his brother, Richard (Barbara) Hansen; his sister, Joyce Rader; his brother-in-law, Connie Johanning and his sister-in-law, Jeannie Johanning. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, Helen, he was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Fritz Johanning and Richard Rader and his sister-in-law, Kathy Johanning.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (19214 County Highway XX, Kiel) with Rev. Ted Olsen and Rev. Eric Hansen (Jim’s nephew) officiating. Visitation will be Friday, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Please visitwww.meiselwitzfh.com to send online condolences.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Kiel EMTs and the staff at Ascension Calumet Medical Center for the care and concern they showed Jim.