Cecil Edward Hanson, 84
Published 10:36 am Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Cecil Edward Hanson, 84, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in rural Fillmore County to Herman Hanson Sr. and Mary (McCrae) Hanson. Cecil attended country schools through the eighth grade and served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. Cecil was united in marriage to Lorraine Ludwig on Jan. 13, 1951, at the St. Ignatius Rectory in Spring Valley, Minn. Following their marriage, they resided in Wykoff until 1961, when they moved to their farm near LeRoy. Cecil farmed and worked as a carpenter all his life. He was a member of the LeRoy Saddle Club from 1963 until it disbanded in the late 70s and also was a member of the Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed working with and showing his Percherons and enjoyed playing cards but most of all he was proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Cecil is survived by his children, Alan (Cheryl) Hanson of Grand Meadow and Kathy (Jim) Karver and Karen Hanson, both of LeRoy; six grandchildren, Lori Oehlke, Ann Maine, Chris Hanson, Katy McCoy, Steven Karver and Danny Hanson; 13 great-grandchildren, Brad Hanson, Mike Oehlke, Kyle Oehlke, Emily Maine, Cassie Maine, Leah Hanson, Jaden Foster, Zach Hanson, Kelly Hanson, Nicole Hanson, Candice Hanson, Anna Hanson, Brook McCoy; siblings, Marion Griffin and Mary Ferguson both of Chatfield, Minn., and Hermon “Sonny” Hanson of LeRoy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lorraine in March of 2006; four sisters, Alice, Agnus, Lois and Marge; and two brothers, Bob and Lester.
Funeral service for Cecil Hanson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy with Father Mereddy Pathreddy officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.