Ray E. Hansen, 84, passed away May 9, 2019, at his home.

He was born April 21, 1935, in North Platte to Maurinas and E. Hazel (Wood) Hansen.

Ray worked as a machinist for 44 years at Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge and enjoyed his cattle and tractos. Ray married Carol Myers on March 21, 1956.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Della Rose; sister-in-law, Genny Hansen; and brother-in-law, Chuck Tilford.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Hansen; daughter, Kim (Lynn) Torske, son, Tim (Linda Jobman) Hansen and son Darrin (Voni) Hansen, all of North Platte; 10 grandchildren, including Lynn Torske Jr. of North Platte, Craig Torske of North Platte, Jason Hansen of Omaha, Joey Hansen of Phoenix, Arizona, and Tina Woodbeck of Hickman; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edwin Hansen, Jerry (Sammy) Hansen and Denny Hansen, all of North Platte; sister, Phyllis Berger of Brighton, Colorado, and Lois Tilford of North Platte; and numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful furry friends Ming Pan, Dyna and Dolly.

A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Arnold Flater presiding. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.