Inge Hansen, age 84 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Alverno. In following Inge’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at the Pape Funeral Home.

Inge was born in Caracas, Venezuela on January 25, 1940, the daughter of Valdemar and Hilda (Nielsen) Kristensen. She graduated from Clinton High School. Inge married Richard “Rich” Hansen on March 25, 1960 in Clinton. Inge had been the Office Manager for John Callahan and Jeff Reed at State Farm Insurance. She and Rich enjoyed dancing, camping with family and friends and gardening. Inge was an incredible cook and displayed her talent every Thanksgiving and Christmas with amazing meals. Her holiday decorations were stunning and every gift under the tree was wrapped with the most elaborate bow possible. Inge truly made every holiday magical.

Inge is survived by her husband Rich; 3 children, Keith (Kristen) Hansen of Big Lake, MN, Dean (Mary) Hansen of Clinton, and Stacey (Denis) Hagge of Camanche; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and her brother, Bent Kristensen of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tage Kristensen. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.