1932
Donald
2011
Donald "Buddy" Hanson
March 1, 1932 — November 21, 2011
Funeral services for Donald James Hanson, age 79, of Albert Lea will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Andrea Myers will officiate. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 25th at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Donald died peacefully Monday, November 21, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.
Donald “Buddy†James Hanson was born on March 1, 1932 in Albert Lea to Evelyn Hendrickson. He attended Albert Lea Schools. On July 15, 1951 he was united in marriage to Eva Mae Attig at Trinity Lutheran Church. Through the years, Buddy worked at the foundry, he co-owned both MidVac and Albert Lea Electroplating, owned Midtown Liquor Store and also was a diesel mechanic instructor at Albert Lea VoTech. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge and various service organizations. Buddy enjoyed motorcycles, snowmobiles, camping and taking bike trips with his wife, Eva. Later in life, Bud’s Harley and Mustang convertible were his pride and joy. He especially loved the time he got to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren – traveling and going to their various activities.
Survivors include his children Mick (Becky) Hanson of Albert Lea, Vickie (Kimm) Dilling of Ehrhardt, SC, Greg (Kris) Hanson of Albert Lea, Kent (Patrice) Hanson of Forest City, IA and Kurt (Denise) Hanson of Mason City, IA; grandchildren Tracey (Grant) Domke, Jess Hanson, Chad (Lourra) Dilling, Milissa Dilling, Aaron (Amber) Dilling, Lucas Hanson, Sophia Hanson, Megan Hanson, Kendra Hanson and fiancé, Brad Henningsen, Krysta Hanson, Tiffany Hanson and Tanner Hanson; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister Arlene “Honey†Crowe.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eva; and sister Erlys Jensen.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospice Department.
Donald died peacefully Monday, November 21, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.
Donald “Buddy†James Hanson was born on March 1, 1932 in Albert Lea to Evelyn Hendrickson. He attended Albert Lea Schools. On July 15, 1951 he was united in marriage to Eva Mae Attig at Trinity Lutheran Church. Through the years, Buddy worked at the foundry, he co-owned both MidVac and Albert Lea Electroplating, owned Midtown Liquor Store and also was a diesel mechanic instructor at Albert Lea VoTech. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge and various service organizations. Buddy enjoyed motorcycles, snowmobiles, camping and taking bike trips with his wife, Eva. Later in life, Bud’s Harley and Mustang convertible were his pride and joy. He especially loved the time he got to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren – traveling and going to their various activities.
Survivors include his children Mick (Becky) Hanson of Albert Lea, Vickie (Kimm) Dilling of Ehrhardt, SC, Greg (Kris) Hanson of Albert Lea, Kent (Patrice) Hanson of Forest City, IA and Kurt (Denise) Hanson of Mason City, IA; grandchildren Tracey (Grant) Domke, Jess Hanson, Chad (Lourra) Dilling, Milissa Dilling, Aaron (Amber) Dilling, Lucas Hanson, Sophia Hanson, Megan Hanson, Kendra Hanson and fiancé, Brad Henningsen, Krysta Hanson, Tiffany Hanson and Tanner Hanson; 8 great-grandchildren; and sister Arlene “Honey†Crowe.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eva; and sister Erlys Jensen.
Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospice Department.
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