Olaf Schneider Hansen

Olaf S. Hansen, 85, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Libertyville surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 10, 1939, in Veggerslev, Denmark and grew up on the family farm. He served in the Royal Danish Army as a Royal Horse Guard, emigrated to the United States at 22 years of age and was a resident of Libertyville ever since. Arriving in the United States unable to speak or understand the English language, he bought books and taught himself to speak and write the language. As a result of his work ethic and money management, Olaf came to own a local company, S & S Refuse Service, which primarily served the Libertyville community. He eventually sold S & S to a large, national company, from which he retired from at the age of 60. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, taking many trips back to his homeland of Denmark and especially being in the company of his family. Olaf took great pride in his Danish heritage by keeping up with family traditions and attending various local Danish Club & Danish Home events. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Libertyville since 1978. Olaf was a man you could always count on, donated generously to his church and other organizations. He enjoyed listening to music, taking care of the outside of his home, planting King Canna lilies for many years and reading the Danish Pioneer. He was kind, gentle, meticulous and a great listener. He always introduced himself to others respectfully and understood the power of the perfect handshake. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Darlene Hansen; three children, Peter (Stacy) Hansen, Michele Rogge, Michael Tabor; three grandchildren, Joshua (Dani) Bishop, Abbey Hansen, Ashley Hansen; four great grandchildren, Lillie, Riley, Avery, Haddie and his family in Denmark, brother Per S. Hansen, three Nieces Lone, Hanne, Anna and four Nephews Jens Aage, Lars Peter, Lars, Jeppe in Denmark He was preceded in death by his siblings, Niels, Gunhild, Mary and Ida; his parents Martha Kristine Hansen and Peter Aage Hansen Visitation will be from Noon until the time of service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9 at the Libertyville United Methodist Church, 429 Brainerd Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association at www.parkinson.org For Info: (847)362-3009 or please leave a condolence or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

Olaf Schneider Hansen

January 10, 1939 - February 25, 2024