"Prayers for you at this time. "
In loving memory of
Benny Hanssen
February 22, 1942 - December 5, 2023
BENNY HANSSEN
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Benny Hanssen, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Pinnacle Memory Care.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Faith United Church of Christ. Reverend Paris White will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the church. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Muscatine Special Olympics or the Muscatine Alzheimer's Walk. Online condolences may be made at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Ben Hanssen was born in Monticello, Iowa. On February 22 , 1942. He was the son of Henry and Anna Martha (Eggers) Hanssen. He married Sharon Schneiter on December 21, 1962.
Ben was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and active in Luther league. Ben was a graduate of the class of 1960 in Monticello. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.
After graduating from Palmer, he set up practice in Muscatine. He was a Doctor of Chiropractic for 48 years. He was very ardent about his work. He found it very rewarding in helping people get well and getting to know them as friends over the years.
While living in Muscatine, Ben enjoyed his card clubs, golf, being a member of Geneva Golf and Country Club, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Purple and Gold, Quarter Back Club, and Faith United Church of Christ. He enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in all their activities and sports throughout the years. He felt very blessed in having his son follow in his footsteps and watching his family pursue their careers. He loved the family get togethers for tacos, holidays, family day and getting together with friends to play cards, eating out, and going dancing. He owned a home at the Lake of the Ozarks for 20 years creating lots of memories and going there for 52 years.
Ben is survived by his wife Sharon; daughter, Heidi (Chris) Hoffman, Muscatine; son Dr. Jeff (Marcie) Hanssen, Muscatine; grandchildren, Emily Hanssen (Connor Coyle), West Des Moines, Katie Hanssen, Muscatine, Hallie Hanssen, Ames, Caleb (Belinda) Hoffman, Ames, Kyle (Allie) Hoffman, Ames, Seth (Olivia) Hoffman, Ames, and Silas Hoffman, Ames; brother, Al Hanssen; and sister-in-law, Arlene Hanssen, Monticello.
Preceding him in death were his parents; grandson, Isaac Hanssen; sisters, Dorothy Webber and Ann Duffner; spouses, Ken Webber and Leroy Duffner; brothers, Richard Hanssen, Robert Hanssen (wife Carol Hanssen); and sister-in-law, Joyce Hanssen.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the many close friends that supported the family throughout his life.
Tributes
"Dr. Ben was such a great man and took good care of both my mom and myself for many years, He will be greatly missed by his family and by all those he took care of. The family of Brian Scott and Elaine Corder"
"Ben was a very special guy., cheerful and a smile on his face, he will be'''' missed. The Maynard Stych family ..........(I am sure he and Maynard will find a deck of cards around "
"Dr. Ben was very good and helpful to me. My sincere sympathy to his family. Loryann Eis"
"So sorry for your loss-we are thinking of you all! Prayers from the Todd family. "
"So sorry for your loss! All of you have my sincerest sympathies. Becky Ernst "
"I remember seeing Dr. Hanssen at the various Iowa Chiropractic Society meeting and he was always so kind and friendly with everyone. He was a great man and will be missed."
"Ben was everyone's friend, loved by all, and what a blessing we were part of his life. Sympathy from Dyann & Dave Roby"
"Sending my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, wishing you all the best memories."
"Hugs and prayers from the Trosen family during this time. May your family feel peace and God's presence as Christmas approaches. There will be an empty chair here on earth around the table, but one has now been filled in Heaven. John 14:27"
"Our deepest condolences to the Hanssen family. He took care of my health for many years. He was a kind and gentle man and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. The David Cooper family"
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, Heidi, Dr. Jeff and family. We've been patients for so many years. Gene & Mary Doran"
"Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, especially during the holidays. Hugs to you all. The Baars Family-Shawn, Tyler & Whitney"
"Sorry to hear about Ben, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Brian & Lori Wolfe"
"So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family at this difficult time."
"Sharon, I?m so sorry to hear about Ben. We had so much fun spending time with you guys at the lake. I think of you guys often. You and your family will be in my prayers. ?? Phyllis "
"So very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts! Don & Celeste Sullivan"
"Sending our hugs and praying for your family. Amy, David, Journey Wilson & Randy Meador"
"He was our favorite. Pete and I were his patients for years."