William D. Hansen Jr. died on Jan. 15, 2021, at The Village in Indianola, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at The Village in Indianola. Burial of cremains with military honors will be held in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

William was born on Nov. 16, 1926, in Oakland, Neb., to Laura and William Hansen Sr. His early years were spent on the farm near Uehling, Neb. He attended a one-room school and graduated from Uehling High School.

He served in the United States Army in World War II. His overseas duty was with the 70th Coast Artillery Gun Battalion stationed on Luzon, Philippines Islands.

After his service duty, he graduated from Midland University, Fremont, Neb. He also earned a master's degree in school administration from the University of Nebraska. He started his teaching career in Hartington, Neb., where he met his future wife Leatha, also a fellow teacher.

Leatha and he were married June 15, 1952, and to this union two sons were born, John and David.

They moved to Shelby, Iowa, in 1954 where William was principal and later served as superintendent. They moved to Moville, Iowa, in 1962 where William was superintendent of Woodbury Central Community Schools. He concluded his career as a regional consultant for the Iowa Department of Education.

William is survived by his sons John (Karla) Hansen and David (Joyce) Hansen and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Leatha, parents and three sisters.

Memorials may be given in William's name to the Good Shepherd Endowment Fund at The Village in Indianola. To sign an online condolence, visit our website at www.overtonfunerals.com.

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