{"id":36779,"date":"2026-07-07T06:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36779"},"modified":"2026-07-07T06:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:04:54","slug":"reverend-carl-gilbert-hansen-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/reverend-carl-gilbert-hansen-82\/","title":{"rendered":"Reverend Carl Gilbert Hansen, 82"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thief River Falls \u2013 Reverend Carl Gilbert Hansen passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82 in his nursing home in Seguin, TX on May 9, 2026.
\nPastor Carl was born in Moline, IL, on October 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Maxine (McFall) Hansen. Following his seminary studies, Carl\u2019s calling brought him to the Upper Midwest, where he began his ministry in Sioux City, IA. It was there that he met the love of his life, Mary (Sears) Farris. Following a whirlwind courtship, they wed, and Carl joyfully adopted Mary\u2019s three young children, raising them with the unwavering devotion of a father.
\nAcross a distinguished ministry career spanning more than 50 years, Carl served congregations throughout Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, South Dakota, and Minnesota. His final chapter in the pulpit was an 11-year tenure as the \u201cinterim\u201d pastor at St. Pauli Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls\u2014a position he held with such dedication that the title became a fond local joke.
\nA man of deep intellect and a friend to everyone he met, Carl was cherished for his keen wit, his infectious humor, and his lifelong passion for history. He dedicated his life to sharing God\u2019s message, a mission he fulfilled with grace and gentleness. As a dear friend recently observed: \u201cHe was a fine, gentle, loving man, and now he\u2019s forever with his beloved bride.\u201d
\nCarl is survived by his 3 children: Dawn (Ross) Bryant of Thedford, NE, Heather Burrier of Thief River Falls, and Kevin (Michele) Hansen of Seguin, TX, his 8 grandchildren: Christopher (Katherine) Sestak, Amber Burrier, Noelle Hansen, Danielle Hansen, Megan (Korey) Hanson, Chelsea (Matthew) Young, Ariel Bryant, and Aidan Bryant, and a great-grandchild: Sophia Grace (4 months)(parents Christopher and Katherine).
\nHe was preceded in death by his parents Woody and Maxine Hansen, his brother Steve Hansen, and his beloved wife Mary.
\nAfter ten years of patient longing, Carl has finally joined Mary in their heavenly reunion.
\nWe miss you, Dad; tell Mom \u201cHi.\u201d
\nMemorial Service for Pastor Carl will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, with Reverend Gary Graff officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A time of lunch and fellowship will follow the service.
\nCondolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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