New Jersey man returns to old job for 100th birthday

Wednesday, March 29, 2017
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey -- A New Jersey man wanted only one thing for his 100th birthday.

Bill Hansen wanted to return to his old job.
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Hutchinson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in Cherry Hill on Monday welcomed the retired permit coordinator back.

There was a birthday cake and a standing ovation before Hansen got back to work.

CEO Fred Hutchinson agreed to pay him $1 and organized a complete day of assignments.
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Hansen, who retired at the age of 97 after working 32 years for the company, says he hates retirement.

Hansen says he was blessed.


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