Marian Hanson

Marian Ebba Hanson was born April 17, 1927 to Nels and Ebba (Hansen) Ericksen in Albert Lea.  She grew up on the family farm in rural Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School.  Marian was united in marriage to Albert Hanson on December 29, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.  Together, Marian and Albert made their home in Glenville.  Marian enjoyed being a housewife and raising her children She later worked for Carol George Industries.  Marian was a member of the United Methodist Church in Glenville where she had served as president of UMW.  She enjoyed carrying a conversation while crocheting wonderful doilies, table cloths, bed spreads and much more.  Marian was a recipient of blue ribbons for bread baking at the MN State Fair.  She enjoyed volunteering for the Greenwood Cemetery Association, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and baking, especially on hot days in the summertime!
Survivors include her son, Larry (Becky) of Luck, WI; daughter, Kathy (Patrick) of Duluth, MN; grandchildren, Aaron, Sarah (Eric), Matt, John (Katina), Becky (Mike) and Anna (Joe); great-grandchildren, Krista, Ashley and Aiden; sisters, Esther Nelson, Ann Pavlian and Audrey Olson; brother, Virgil Ericksen; several nieces and nephews and her puppy, Pepper.  
Marian was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Albert; parents, Nels and Ebba; brother, Bob Ericksen and father and mother-in-law, Berger and Emma Hanson.