Thursday, March 28, 2024

Roger T. Hanson, 103, Kasson

Roger Hanson of Kasson, passed away on April 11, 2022, at age 103. He had lived a full life as a farmer, family man, friend, dancer, jokester, and active community and church member.

Born in Vernon township on April 25, 1918, to Alfred and Gena Hanson, he grew up in that rural community.

In 1940, he married Marcella Beaver. They farmed for 52 years, retiring in 1992. Roger continued helping on the farm until moving into Kasson in 2003. They raised four children: Sandy, Diane, Mark (Darlene), and Craig (Karen), who survive him. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Stacy, Natalie, Katie, Emily, Nick, and Ben, and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marcella, brother Levern, son-in-law Alan Ben- field, and special friend, Leda Meyer.

Roger enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, playing cards, and dancing.

He and Marcella were very active first in the West St. Olaf Lutheran Church, and later in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Roger sang in the choirs and served on both church councils and many other committees, including the St. John’s Building Committee for the current facility. Until the age of 101, he helped bake lefse for the annual Lutefisk Dinner.

He served on several community boards of directors, such as 29 years for the Production Credit Association of Blooming Prairie, and 12 years for the Vernon Creamery.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Memorials are suggested to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Foundation, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

He was loved and will be missed by many.

 

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