Hometown: Maquoketa, Iowa February 04, 1932 - July 05, 2014

Celestine J. "Pete" Hansen, 82, of Maquoketa passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at West Wing Place in DeWitt, Iowa surrounded by his family. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Maquoketa, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Private burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Maquoketa, Iowa. Celestine J. Hansen was born February 4, 1932 in Balltown, Iowa to William and Romualda (Bliele) Hansen. He was united in marriage on July 21, 1953 to Veronica Gravel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello, Iowa. He worked for Clinton Engines for 15 years and for Alcoa in Davenport for 28 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa. Pete was a retired member of Local #105 Aluminum Workers. He loved to play cards, go camping and loved to fish. Celestine "Pete" is survived by his wife of almost 61 years Veronica of Maquoketa, five children; Theresa Celentano of Maquoketa, Sandra (Scott) Carthey of Davenport, Douglas (Robin) Hansen of Bettendorf, Craig (Tammy) Hansen of LeClaire, John (Doreen) Hansen of Grand Mound, ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three brothers, and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother and a son-in-law John Celentano. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com