Ray Hansen

Ray Arnold Hansen, 67, of Colby, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born Feb 18, 1949 to Henry and Nora (Bauer) Hansen, in Topeka, KS. Ray served in the United States Army, stationed in Vietnam, from May of 1967 to April of 1970. On May 10, 1971, he married Laura Towns. Ray taught school in Ashland, KS, where he was a history teacher and coached basketball. After moving to Colby, he worked for the Colby Free Press as a reporter, photographer, and news editor. He also was an insurance adjuster. Ray was a member of the V.F.W. and enjoyed fishing, gardening and basketball.

He was preceded in death by his wife Laura; parents; a son, Bradley Hansen and brother, Paul Hansen.

He is survived by two children, Kristy (Michael) Brungardt, of Wichita and Charles Hansen, of Kansas City, MO; a sister, Judy Mason, of Hernando, FL and one grandson.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be 10:30am, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Burial will follow in the Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com