1928
Harold
2016
Harold Hanson
April 5, 1928 — May 9, 2016
Funeral services for Harold Hanson will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Gary Harris will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7 PM on Friday at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Harold Robert Hanson was born April 5, 1928, in Freeborn County to George and Lila (Jenson) Hanson. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. On June 25, 1950, he was married to Patricia Skophammer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
Harold worked for Interstate Power Company for 38 years before retiring in 1990.
Harold and Pat spent many years camping and traveling around the country. They visited cousins in Norway, traveled to Denmark and Alaska and also traveled on the Alcan Highway.
Harold enjoyed many fishing trips up North with his father-in-law Grant, and his best friend Lee Abben. They did not always bring home any fish, but always had a great time. Harold was always thrilled when his father-in-law told him he could drive the car and Grant would do the cooking for him and Lee.
Harold was 6 years old when his father died so Grant and Harold shared a love of gardening and sports. He enjoyed wood working especially making many clocks. Harold was a member of the Freeborn County Genealogy Society and the Historical Museum. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran, served on the church council as treasurer and was Historian for the church. He was an usher at the church for over 50 years and was active in Bible Study.
Harold was a lifetime member of Trinity Church was baptized and confirmed there. Harold and Pat were married for 65 years and raised 4 children.
Harold is survived by wife, Pat; children, Kathy (Mark) Hemstreet of Homer, AK, Marcia Hanson of Albert Lea, Larry (Robin) Hanson of Sioux Falls, SD, Ron (Debra) Hanson of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Jeanine (Jeremy) Vance of Anchorage, AK, Daniel Oakland of Phoenix, AZ, Tony Metcalf of Albert Lea, Christina (Adam) Gruver of St. Louis Park, Serenity (Jeff) Larson of Yankton, SD, LaRae (Chris) DeVries of Sioux Falls, SD, Alex (Rebekah) Hanson of Eldersburg, MD, Nick (Emily) Hanson of Keymar, MD; Great-Grandchildren, Kaelyn, Jakob and Olivia Larson, Blake DeVries, Natalie and Grace Hanson; Brothers in-law, William (MaryEtta) Skophammer, Roger Skophammer, and Mike (Marlene) Skophammer; sisters-in-law, Vivian and Velva Skophammer, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one baby daughter, sister Lavon Hanson, brothers-in-law, Jack, Jim and Bob Skophammer, sisters-in-law, Alice and Laura Skophammer.
Harold will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the American Heart Association, Trinity Lutheran Church or charity of their choice.
Harold Robert Hanson was born April 5, 1928, in Freeborn County to George and Lila (Jenson) Hanson. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. On June 25, 1950, he was married to Patricia Skophammer at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
Harold worked for Interstate Power Company for 38 years before retiring in 1990.
Harold and Pat spent many years camping and traveling around the country. They visited cousins in Norway, traveled to Denmark and Alaska and also traveled on the Alcan Highway.
Harold enjoyed many fishing trips up North with his father-in-law Grant, and his best friend Lee Abben. They did not always bring home any fish, but always had a great time. Harold was always thrilled when his father-in-law told him he could drive the car and Grant would do the cooking for him and Lee.
Harold was 6 years old when his father died so Grant and Harold shared a love of gardening and sports. He enjoyed wood working especially making many clocks. Harold was a member of the Freeborn County Genealogy Society and the Historical Museum. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran, served on the church council as treasurer and was Historian for the church. He was an usher at the church for over 50 years and was active in Bible Study.
Harold was a lifetime member of Trinity Church was baptized and confirmed there. Harold and Pat were married for 65 years and raised 4 children.
Harold is survived by wife, Pat; children, Kathy (Mark) Hemstreet of Homer, AK, Marcia Hanson of Albert Lea, Larry (Robin) Hanson of Sioux Falls, SD, Ron (Debra) Hanson of Westminster, MD; grandchildren, Jeanine (Jeremy) Vance of Anchorage, AK, Daniel Oakland of Phoenix, AZ, Tony Metcalf of Albert Lea, Christina (Adam) Gruver of St. Louis Park, Serenity (Jeff) Larson of Yankton, SD, LaRae (Chris) DeVries of Sioux Falls, SD, Alex (Rebekah) Hanson of Eldersburg, MD, Nick (Emily) Hanson of Keymar, MD; Great-Grandchildren, Kaelyn, Jakob and Olivia Larson, Blake DeVries, Natalie and Grace Hanson; Brothers in-law, William (MaryEtta) Skophammer, Roger Skophammer, and Mike (Marlene) Skophammer; sisters-in-law, Vivian and Velva Skophammer, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one baby daughter, sister Lavon Hanson, brothers-in-law, Jack, Jim and Bob Skophammer, sisters-in-law, Alice and Laura Skophammer.
Harold will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the American Heart Association, Trinity Lutheran Church or charity of their choice.
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