Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr., known as "Dew" to many, 83, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family. Dew was born August 13, 1940, in Baltimore, a son of the late Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Sr. and Pauline Mildred (Taylor) Hansen. In his younger years, Dew worked on the railroad for over 17 years. He was an astute businessman and got an early start in the restaurant business. He owned and operated several restaurants including Captain's Galley, II in Ocean City, his most recent venture. He loved the work and spent most of his time there. Dew also loved watching football and most sports in general. In his leisure time he enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and Vegas, playing golf, hunting and fishing with family and friends and old westerns. Dew had a soft spot in his heart for all animals and especially missed his beloved dogs Chester and Stephanie. He is survived by his wife, Michele J. Hansen; sons, Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, III and Jeffrey John Hansen and wife, Wynnette; daughter, Nicole Nichols and husband, Jamie; grandchildren, Melissa Ann Bunting, Jonathan Sterling Hansen, Chloe Madison Nichols, Connor James Nichols, Colin James Nichols and Chance James Nichols; a sister, Jean Colbourn; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife and mother to his sons, Claudia S. Hansen; brothers, Elmer "Skeeter" Hansen and Stanley "Butch" Hansen; and a brother-in-law, William Colbourn. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, followed by a funeral service which begins at 12:00. The Reverend Howard Travers will officiate. Interment will follow at Melsons Cemetery in Delmar. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.