Jorn Hansen

of Denmark where he grew up playing soccer. He went on to play club soccer in both Denmark

and New Zealand. Jorn became a naturalized citizen of the United States in recent years. For

most of his life he worked in youth soccer leagues as a knowledgeable, much respected, much

loved, and winning coach. He was the president of The Danish Soccer Academy; he coached in

Massachusetts, Virginia, and Florida. Most recently, he lived and coached in Beaumont, Texas.

He made a huge impact on many young lives, became a father figure to a select few and will

continue to live on through them, his children and grandchildren. Jorn Hansen was the man who

could befriend anyone, self-titled "handyman", and loved to embarrass his children (and amuse

his granddaughters) by singing loudly in grocery stores. He was a staple in a lot of people's lives

and will be sorely missed.

Jorn is survived by his two daughters Briannah of Port Charlotte and Sofie of Punta Gorda

along with the mothers of his children Nicole of Punta Gorda and Kristen of Port Charlotte; his

three grand-daughters: Ella, Lucy, and Addy, all of Port Charlotte; and his son Erik and his wife

Sejal of Orlando. He is also survived by step-daughter Caisey Bluck of Tampa; and stepsons

Patrick Bluck of Tampa and James Bluck of Punta Gorda. Jorn leaves behind many friends and

members of his extended soccer family.

A gathering in celebration of Jorn Hansen’s life is scheduled for March 28 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at

Ms. Hansen’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hansen Girls’ College Fund

in support of his daughters and grand-daughters, 1109 Harbor Glen Place, Punta Gorda, 33983.