A New Jersey man wanted only one thing for his 100th birthday: to return to his old job.
Hutchinson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in Cherry Hill made Bill Hansen's wish come true, and on Monday welcomed back the retired permit coordinator. 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.
"He took off about 15 minutes after we signed that agreement to get to work," Hutchinson told WCAU-TV.
Hansen, of Haddon Township, retired at the age of 97 after working 32 years for the company.
"I hate being retired," he said.
Hansen went from job to job. His former co-workers wished him a happy birthday throughout the day.
Carl Canfield, the man Hansen trained to replace him, said he only hopes he can aspire to be "half the man" Hansen is.