Jimmy L Hansel

Jimmy Hansel, age 66, of Guttenberg, IA, died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on February 28, 1950, near Edgewood, the son of Donald and Mildred Hansel. Jimmy received his education from the Central Community School where he graduated with the class of 1969. Five months after high school, Jimmy entered the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. He received an early honorable discharge on May 20, 1971 due to his service overseas. On August 28, 1971, Jimmy was united in marriage with Janet Knudtson at St. Marys Catholic Church in Guttenberg. They were married for 44 years and were blessed with three children. Jimmy retired in 2001 from John Deere in Dubuque after 30 years of employment. In addition, Jimmy served as a Guttenberg E.M.T. and Ambulance Driver, Reserve Police Officer, and Volunteer for the American Red Cross in both local and national disasters. Most recently, he was involved with AmVets and a proud member of the Northeast Iowa Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 39-3. Jimmy will be forever loved and cherished by his wife, Janet; three children, Jeremy Hansel of La Porte City, Josh (Heather) Hansel of Garnavillo & Jessica (Kirk) Brecht of Swisher; 4 grandchildren, Breanna, Dylan, Lainey, and Lucas; 4 siblings, Jerry Hansel, Rick (Sue) Hansel, Danny (Dianna) Hansel & Joyce (John) Blume and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Judy Brown. In Lieu of flowers and all types of sympathy, memorials would be greatly appreciated to benefit two organizations that meant a great deal to Jimmy, Northeast Iowa Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 39-3 & American Red Cross. Service Information Visitation Thursday June 30, 2016 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services 207 South 1st Street Guttenberg, IA 52052 Graveside Service Sunday July 3, 2016 11:00 AM Hansel Cemetery June Ave Garber, IA 52048