Erik Hansen
September 24, 1991 ~ September 4, 2012
View Kirk & Erik's Tribute Video
Erik Hansen, 20, Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at West Whitlock, rural Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Gettysburg High School Gym, Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Erik James Hansen was born September 24, 1991 to Kirk and Kristi (Nistler) Hansen in Gettysburg. He attended Gettysburg Elementary and High School, graduating in 2010. Erik enjoyed his school years. He was actively involved in football and basketball, having received many awards.
Following high school Erik attended one year at Minnesota West College. He returned to Gettysburg to work with his father. Erik also had hopes of becoming a taxidermist. This was something that he was already working on having completed several pieces.
He was well liked, having been crowned Homecoming King in 2009. He will be remembered as having a kind heart, a witty sense of humor and the ability to put a smile on everyone’s face.
Erik loved to hunt and fish. He could be found spending endless hours casting his fishing rod, sighting his rifle or practicing with his bow, preparing for the seasons he enjoyed. He also loved to hang out with his friends and play Frisbee golf “Frolfing”.
Erik’s life will be treasured by his mother, Kristi of Gettysburg; brother, Jayden of Agar; grandmothers: LaJean Hansen of Gettysburg and Beverly Nistler of Linton, ND; aunts and uncles: Jackie & Will Schlosser of Linton, ND, Karla & Steve Reedy of Pinckney, MI, Kyle & Gillian Hansen of Poulsbo, WA; and his cousins: Stephanie, Kendra, Kori, Kevin, Casey, Taryn and Cody.
Erik was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Johnnie Hansen and Walt Nistler. Erik was not preceded in death by his father Kirk, but was joined by him just 14 short hours later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Erik Hansen Memorial Fund, c/o Great Western Bank, 111 N.E. St., Gettysburg, SD 57442.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Erik’s arrangements.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Dear Hansen Family, We Send you Are Sympathy For Your Son Erik as well. That The Good Lord will give you the strength and Grace that you Need at this sad time. With our Sympathy & Prayers The Schaefer”s Jeanelle & Jeff
Kristi I am very saddened to hear about this. You all are in my prayers!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Erik was only with us for a short time but the time he was will be cherished and what an inspiration he was.
Every school morning we met him at the 4 way stop by the school – myself ,Paige and Preston will think about him every morning we come to that stop sign .
Bart,Carmen,Paige and Preston Worth
Sorry to hear the loss. May god be with you to help you go thru this hard time.
Thinking of you and praying for you.
Rachel and Kerry
You are all in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Steve and De Rentsch
You were an amazing person and a great friend. You will be deeply missed. My love and prayers are sent to the family.
Kristi and family, I’m so sorry to have learned of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kristi and Jayden~
May our loving LORD and Savior wrap his loving arms around you and give peace and comfort in the next few days/months to come. My heart feels your pain. Trust in the LORD!
Kristi, I’m so sorry for your loss. My hope for you and Jayden is that you will find comfort in the Lord during this most difficult time. I will continue to pray for you and Jayden.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Destry, Amy Northrop and Family
(Carolyn Wosepka’s daughter)
Words don’t mean much right now but wanted to let you know you are all in our hearts.
Pat Kilian
Kristi & Jayden,
Our hearts go out to you both and to your family. We were so very sorry to hear about Erik and his father and the tragic accident that took them from you and Jayden. We wish we could somehow help you as you grieve your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times. Love & Prayers,
Brenda & Scott, Jarod & Ryan Osborn
Kristi & Jayden, we were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim, Angie, Ashlea, Nicole and Landon
Kristi, Jayden & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow.
Alan & Delores Nistler Johnson
Kristi, Jayden and Aunt Bev,
Howard and I send our prayers and join with all of those that love and care about you. This is the time that family and friends will be there for you, to lift you up, strengthen you and know our God will walk you through this. Loving you all from a distance.
Our deepest sympathy for all the family and friends of Erik. He was a great “best buddy” to our nephew Jason Hanson and will be surely missed by him. We lift up his family in Prayer.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, your in our thoughts and our prayers
Gerard & Lori Jacob
Clay, Chase, Heidi & Trey
So sorry for your loss. My husband and I both work with Jackie and know her, her family, and your mother well. So saddened for you and your loss. Prayers.
You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
Neil & Nancy (Carolyn Wosepka’s daughter)
Kristi,
Please hang in there – may each of your days be better than the one before. I can’t even imagine the shock and horror – may you find something to give you hope and peace.
All my heart reaches out to you.
Hugs
Mary