Hans Christian Hanson was born on November 19, 1913 in Urness Township of Douglas County, Minnesota to Peter and Ina (Olson) Hanson. Following graduation from District No. 70 school, Hans remained on the home place and worked as a farm hand in the area.
Hans was united in marriage to Adeline Kvitek on September 22, 1942 at Brandon. Two children were born to them. Following four years of service in the United States Air Force during World War II, the family made their home in Alexandria. From 1946 to 1958 Hans worked as caretaker of Kinkead Cemetery and then was elected Douglas County Treasurer, a position he held until 1970. Hans began his own construction business and semi-retired in 1982. For the next nine years he worked for Green Thumb Rest Area at the Lobster Lake Exit. He had a talent for woodworking and created many lovely cabinets in his shop. In 1991, Hans and Adeline moved to Brandon where Hans continued to enjoy his hobbies, including fishing, visiting with people, and watching sports. Baseball and the World Series were his particular favorites.
Hans died at the Douglas County Hospital on March 11, 1996 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Axel and Howard; and two sisters Selma and Stella. Surviving him are his wife, Adeline of Brandon; daughter Carolyn and husband Roger Anderson of Kerkhoven and their children; son Ron and wife Gaylene Hanson of Elbow Lake and their children; brother Phil and wife Hazel Hanson of Alexandria; sister Ina Sanders of Hoffman.
Funeral services were held at West Moe Lutheran Church on March 14, 1996 with Rev. Jake Dyrhaug officiating. Interment was in the West Moe Church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 936. Serving as pallbearers were Alan Kvitek, Michael Kvitek, LeRoy Sanders, Allen Hanson, Robert Hanson and Ray Hanson. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.
(Echo Press, March 20, 1996)
Hans was united in marriage to Adeline Kvitek on September 22, 1942 at Brandon. Two children were born to them. Following four years of service in the United States Air Force during World War II, the family made their home in Alexandria. From 1946 to 1958 Hans worked as caretaker of Kinkead Cemetery and then was elected Douglas County Treasurer, a position he held until 1970. Hans began his own construction business and semi-retired in 1982. For the next nine years he worked for Green Thumb Rest Area at the Lobster Lake Exit. He had a talent for woodworking and created many lovely cabinets in his shop. In 1991, Hans and Adeline moved to Brandon where Hans continued to enjoy his hobbies, including fishing, visiting with people, and watching sports. Baseball and the World Series were his particular favorites.
Hans died at the Douglas County Hospital on March 11, 1996 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Axel and Howard; and two sisters Selma and Stella. Surviving him are his wife, Adeline of Brandon; daughter Carolyn and husband Roger Anderson of Kerkhoven and their children; son Ron and wife Gaylene Hanson of Elbow Lake and their children; brother Phil and wife Hazel Hanson of Alexandria; sister Ina Sanders of Hoffman.
Funeral services were held at West Moe Lutheran Church on March 14, 1996 with Rev. Jake Dyrhaug officiating. Interment was in the West Moe Church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 936. Serving as pallbearers were Alan Kvitek, Michael Kvitek, LeRoy Sanders, Allen Hanson, Robert Hanson and Ray Hanson. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.
(Echo Press, March 20, 1996)
Hans Christian Hanson was born on November 19, 1913 in Urness Township of Douglas County, Minnesota to Peter and Ina (Olson) Hanson. Following graduation from District No. 70 school, Hans remained on the home place and worked as a farm hand in the area.
Hans was united in marriage to Adeline Kvitek on September 22, 1942 at Brandon. Two children were born to them. Following four years of service in the United States Air Force during World War II, the family made their home in Alexandria. From 1946 to 1958 Hans worked as caretaker of Kinkead Cemetery and then was elected Douglas County Treasurer, a position he held until 1970. Hans began his own construction business and semi-retired in 1982. For the next nine years he worked for Green Thumb Rest Area at the Lobster Lake Exit. He had a talent for woodworking and created many lovely cabinets in his shop. In 1991, Hans and Adeline moved to Brandon where Hans continued to enjoy his hobbies, including fishing, visiting with people, and watching sports. Baseball and the World Series were his particular favorites.
Hans died at the Douglas County Hospital on March 11, 1996 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Axel and Howard; and two sisters Selma and Stella. Surviving him are his wife, Adeline of Brandon; daughter Carolyn and husband Roger Anderson of Kerkhoven and their children; son Ron and wife Gaylene Hanson of Elbow Lake and their children; brother Phil and wife Hazel Hanson of Alexandria; sister Ina Sanders of Hoffman.
Funeral services were held at West Moe Lutheran Church on March 14, 1996 with Rev. Jake Dyrhaug officiating. Interment was in the West Moe Church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 936. Serving as pallbearers were Alan Kvitek, Michael Kvitek, LeRoy Sanders, Allen Hanson, Robert Hanson and Ray Hanson. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.
(Echo Press, March 20, 1996)
Hans was united in marriage to Adeline Kvitek on September 22, 1942 at Brandon. Two children were born to them. Following four years of service in the United States Air Force during World War II, the family made their home in Alexandria. From 1946 to 1958 Hans worked as caretaker of Kinkead Cemetery and then was elected Douglas County Treasurer, a position he held until 1970. Hans began his own construction business and semi-retired in 1982. For the next nine years he worked for Green Thumb Rest Area at the Lobster Lake Exit. He had a talent for woodworking and created many lovely cabinets in his shop. In 1991, Hans and Adeline moved to Brandon where Hans continued to enjoy his hobbies, including fishing, visiting with people, and watching sports. Baseball and the World Series were his particular favorites.
Hans died at the Douglas County Hospital on March 11, 1996 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Axel and Howard; and two sisters Selma and Stella. Surviving him are his wife, Adeline of Brandon; daughter Carolyn and husband Roger Anderson of Kerkhoven and their children; son Ron and wife Gaylene Hanson of Elbow Lake and their children; brother Phil and wife Hazel Hanson of Alexandria; sister Ina Sanders of Hoffman.
Funeral services were held at West Moe Lutheran Church on March 14, 1996 with Rev. Jake Dyrhaug officiating. Interment was in the West Moe Church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 936. Serving as pallbearers were Alan Kvitek, Michael Kvitek, LeRoy Sanders, Allen Hanson, Robert Hanson and Ray Hanson. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria.
(Echo Press, March 20, 1996)
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