Richard Hansen

Richard G. Hansen

"Bootsy"

Age 77 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday May 17, 2012 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born February 18, 1935 in Indiana, Richard was a son of the late Charles and Frances James-Hansen. He was raised in Wilmington and on October 9, 1954, Bootsy married Mary Ann Camus in Wilmington. He will be remembered for being a NASCAR enthusiast and greatly enjoyed watching the races.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years: Mary Hansen; two children: Diana Meyer and Rick (Becky) Hansen; seven grandchildren: Alicia (Robert) Bolser, Michael (Kori) Hansen, Curtis (Colleen) Hansen, Jeremy (Kim) Durham, T.J. (Krista) Hansen, Brad Meyer and Nick (Deanna) Hansen; nine great grandchildren: Brock, Isabel, McKenzie, Kylie, Kody, Olivia, Ella, Carsyn and Mason; one brother Robert Hansen and two sisters: Lorene Bales and Janice Lafoon; two brothers-in-law Robert Camus and Richard Camus; one sister-in-law June Smith and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as special friends: Bill Smid and Denny Meyer.

Bootsy was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Frances Hansen; one son James Glen Hansen; brothers: Henry, Earl, Elzie and Pee-Wee and two great grandsons: Caden and Connor.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. A private inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington at a later date.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Bootsy's memory to Kuzma Care Cottage, 635 South Main Street, Wilmington, Illinois 60481.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com

Cremation services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)