Van Dyke's Supply and Cabela's has suffered a terrible loss . On Wednesday Oct 12 Our Director Jerry Hansen passed away very suddenly and unexpected following surgery on the 11th . Jerry was only 40 years old and is survived by his wife Lisa and daughter Lindsey and son Branden . I know a lot of you have met Jerry at the World and NTA Shows . He was one of the finest guy's I have ever known . He brought me to Van Dyke's and was always there for me . We spent a lot of time on the road together and pheasant hunting and just talking . I know we will continue on the way Jerry would want us to.
But I also know things will never be the same .
The Funeral will be Saturday at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Mitchell , South Dakota
Olaus Lyons
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and Jerry's family.
We are so saddened by the tragic loss of Jerry. Jerry was a truly great man- professionally and as a father and husband and friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and especially to his wife,children and family.
Lisa, Lindsey, Branden and the entire Van Dyke's family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. As many of you know, David was the Product Specialist at Van Dykes a few years ago. Our family knew the Hansen's well, and this loss is devastating. Our children were in activities together and played together. Jerry's big heart and jovial personality will be sorely missed. Please extend our deepest condolences to Lisa and the kids, as well as the Van Dykes family. May the memories we all hold dear help ease the pain of this tragic loss. The Belangers
to all those at Van Dykes for your extreme loss. I have known the Van Dyke Group for many years back to when I new Bert Van Dyke and spent time with him in our associations with the NTA. They are a great group and my prayers go out to you for your sudden and tragic loss. I pray that gods hand wilcomfort you all.
Harry Paulson
Im very sorry to hear this news, sorry for you as a family as well as for our loss as taxidermists.
sorry for the loss of your friend
you only get so many in a lifetime
remember the time you guys spent together
no one can ever take that away
our prayers go out to you and the whole Van Dykes family
paul e
My prayers are with the Hansen family and the whole Van Dykes family. No age is a good age to pass but 40 is so sad and far to young to leave so much.
Blessings and kind thoughts.
Rick Krane
And I also considered him a good friend and hunting partner. No matter what the situation was Jerry had a way of always making everyone feel at ease and comfortable.
I am still in shock at the loss of such a quality human being.
My prayers are with Jerry's family.
I will miss you my friend and I am thankful that I knew you and shared good times together! You were the best! Save a few pheasants for me in heaven big guy!
With deepest sympathy to Jerry's family and fellow friends for their loss.
Sincerely
Mark Wilson
To hear that, It seem like the good ones go first.
The Lord is putting together an Army.
Jerry will be sorely missed. I pray God is taking care of him.
Tony Finazzo
So sorry to hear the sad news. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.