Service Information
Franklin “Frank” Hanson passed away peacefully at his home in Fairfax on July 8, 2024, at the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 6 days surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Fairfax with interment at a later date in Fort Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Military Honors by the Fairfax Honor Guard.
Per Frank’s request, memorials are preferred to the Brown County Humane Society, P.O. Box 512, New Ulm, MN, 56073 or at https://bchsnu.com/donate/ or to Renville County – Walk in the Park at https://pagesofourcommunities.org/shop/ols/products/monetary-donation
Obituary
Franklin “Frank” Delano Hanson was born on March 2, 1933, in Oslo Township, Brookings County, South Dakota, to Clifford “Cliff” and Lillian (Granum) Hanson. He attended Volga High School where he held the school record for high hurdles for many years and graduated in 1951. After High School, Frank enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1952 and served as a Radio Operator in the Korean War. Upon his return, he served in the South Dakota Army National Guard until he was honorably discharged in March of 1959.
On June 25, 1961, Frank was united in marriage with Delores Converse at the Methodist Church in Arlington, South Dakota. Frank continued his education receiving a degree in Auto Body and Mechanics from the University of South Dakota – Springfield and later graduated from Southern State College in Springfield, South Dakota, with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1970.
Early in their marriage they made their home in various communities including Brookings, Springfield, and Scotland before moving to Luverne, Minnesota. In 1977 Frank and Delores moved to Fairfax where they raised their two children, Delane and Cory and Frank owned and operated Fairfax Body Shop until retiring in the late 2000’s.
Frank is survived by his:
Wife, of 63 years, Delores;
Daughter, Delane (Joel) Burr of Paynesville, MN;
Son, Cory (Linda) Hanson of Gaylord, MN;
Grandchildren, Cody Burr of Sartell, MN, Trevor and Lillian Hanson of Gaylord, MN;
Sister-in-law, Barbara Converse of Brookings, SD;
Brothers-in-law, Dale “Jack” Rognan of Brookings, SD, and James (Jean) Stime of Warrenton, OR;
many Nieces and Nephews, family and friends all of which were important to him.
Frank is preceded in death by his Parents, Cliff and Lillian Hanson; Siblings, (and their spouses) Merlin (Judy) Hanson, Beverly (James) McKibben, and Cheryl Feldt; and Brother-in-law, Dennis Converse.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Allina Health Home Care & Hospice staff, the staff at Allina Health - New Ulm Medical Center and Paulina Rivera CNP for their compassionate care for Frank in his final days.
Fugier's says
Our deepest sympathies, we are so very sorry to loose a dear friend. Frank had a tough struggle for the last while and it was tough to watch, may he rest in peace.
Brian Dangel says
We all have one or two teachers who made a significant impact on our lives. Mr. Hanson (Frank) was one of those teachers for me and many of my friends at Scotland High School. He taught me more than auto body and mechanics and helped me make decisions about my future that made me who I am today. To Frank’s family, take solace in knowing that he made a positive impact on all of us and he will always be remembered. I can’t thank him enough. Rest in Peace “Mr. Hanson”.