Gregory Paul Hansen

On January 26, 2026, we lost Greg Hansen, a man who was kind, generous, and grounded by a quiet confidence in his convictions. He found joy in a spirited round of golf, jamming blues riffs on his guitar, and laughing with friends over an enthusiastic game of euchre. Above all, he loved his family and friends fiercely. Greg was born on January 24, 1978, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jean and Steven Hansen. The family later moved to Grand Rapids, then Salt Lake City, before eventually settling in Eagan, Minnesota. It was in Minnesota that Greg discovered his lifelong love of the outdoors—especially the water—through trips to the Boundary Waters and fishing adventures deep into the Canadian wilderness with his dad and brothers. A natural athlete, Greg played football, basketball, and track at Eagan High School. In his younger years, he also spent Saturday mornings at the bowling alley, coached by his mom. Greg loved good music, particularly blues and classic rock. He played bass in a band for several years after college, even making two albums. After college, Greg moved to Florida, eventually making a home near the beach in Melbourne with his wife, Danika. His love for the outdoors and sense of adventure inspired him to learn to sail in the Intracoastal along the space coast and spend weekends paddle boarding, surfing, and golfing. Greg always found a sense of peace on the water or golf course. Greg’s faith shaped his life from an early age and continued to guide him after graduating from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He found purpose working with Cru, where his passion for service and adventure came together. His work took him around the world, sometimes to places he knew would be dangerous, yet he never hesitated to go where he was asked to serve. Greg treasured his time experiencing different cultures, traveling with friends, and being in service to communities all over the world. It was through Cru that Greg met his future wife, Danika, where they worked as traveling production technicians coordinating media projects in other countries. Greg often worked in Central Asia and the Middle East, and Danika throughout Africa. Between trips, they would spend time together in Fl with their friends, hiking, playing ultimate frisbee, and exploring the Sunshine state. After 4 years of working together, Greg got the courage to ask Danika out. Their first date weekend embodied all the things Greg loved; adventure, good music, and quality time. They went to a Braves baseball game, hiked in the mountains outside of Atlanta and watched a Santana concert for free from the parking lot overlooking Chastain Park Amphitheatre. This was the start of their 20-year partnership, which was a large part of Greg’s life. Greg continued his dedication to service throughout Central FL, working in various leadership roles for nonprofit organizations that served the community with food, housing, and supports. Greg found great joy in serving others and is well-known throughout his community for his kind, helping spirit. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Emery and Katheryn Seestedt and Arthur and Doris Hansen, uncles Carl Seestedt and Mark Hansen and cousins Michael Seestedt and Cassandra Hansen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Danika Hansen, his parents Jean and Steve (Dru) Hansen, brothers Andy (Heather), and Todd (Shannon), nieces Gabriella and Amelia, nephews Bennett, Wesley, and Declan, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Providence Connects, a local organization in Melbourne providing food, housing, and support to the community.

Gregory Paul Hansen

January 24, 1978 - January 26, 2026