Maynard Delano Hanson, 82

Published 9:39 am Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Maynard Delano Hanson, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 23, 2016, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Maynard Delano Hanson, 82

He was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Hilda (Johnson) Hanson. Maynard graduated from Austin High School in 1952 and later went to work for the school system as a construction foreman, retiring in 1996 after 37 years. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving his country until 1957. On June 25, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carole Van Pelt at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple moved to Florida for one year during Maynard’s military service, then Maynard served a tour of duty in Iceland. Before returning to Austin, the couple lived in Virginia, where their first child was born. Carole passed away in September 2012. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Maynard taught Sunday school, directed the church high school choir, and served on many boards and committees. He loved music, playing bass and singing vocals in several local bands, including his own group, The Rhythm Section, and the Miss Austin and Miss Minnesota pageant bands. He was a charter member of Austin Big Band, and served as a director of the Austin City Employees Credit Union for many years. Maynard and Carole loved to take day trips. Maynard’s biggest joy was family get-togethers. He also enjoyed socializing at the Eagles Club and was a member of the American Legion. His new friends at the Village Cooperative and the staff at Comforcare and St. Mark’s enriched the last few years of his life.

Survivors include his son Randy (Tammy) Hanson of Pine Island, Minnesota and his daughter Jeanne (Don) Tomlinson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; his sister Ramona (Leo) Kerling of Austin, sister-in-law Bertha Hanson of Austin, and three grandchildren, Ryan Hanson, Taylor (Jenny) Hanson, and Katie Tomlinson. Maynard was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Hilda Hanson, his wife Carole Hanson, two brothers, Norman and Arleigh, and his sister and brother-in-law Betty (Richard) White.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Intern Pastor Lisa Meshke officiating. Visitation will be held on from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, or recipient of donor’s choice.

Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.