William “Bill” H. Hansen, 88, of Schnecksville, died on June 23, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

He and his wife, Janet (Fischl) Hansen, were married 66 years.

Born Aug. 11, 1935, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry O. and Clara A. (Scharle) Hansen.

A graduate of Lehigh University with a degree in microbiology, he was also a proud member of the Marching 97 and the orchestra.

He was the quality assurance manager at the former Durkee Famous Foods, Bethlehem, for 28 years before retiring in 1994.

Before that, he worked in the same capacity at the former Lehigh Valley Dairy, Allentown, for 10 years.

He was responsible for establishing the on site laboratories for both businesses and his expertise led him to serving on the board of the American Spice Trade Association.

He was an active member of the former St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Ridge Ave., Allentown, where he served the church in many roles, and sang bass in the choir.

An avid traveler, both domestic and international, with his wife during his retirement, he followed family roots and experienced all life had to offer.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by children Glenn S. Hansen (Deborah) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cheryl L. Bastian of Schnecksville, Gail Maureen Hansen of Washington, D.C., and Eric A. Hansen (Alicia) of Oviedo, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services will be at Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.

There will be no public calling hours.

Interment will follow the service at Union Church Cemetery, Neffs.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.