Dale Milton Hanson passed away peacefully at his home in St. Charles, Minn., surrounded by family on September 8, 2025, at age 74.
Dale was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on October 21, 1950, to Orville and Irene Hanson. He attended school in Mabel, Minn. He continued his education at Winona Vocational Technical College for welding, until graduating in 1972. He then worked as a welder at Quarve Anderson Construction Company for many years and was a member of the local 49ers Union.
In his free time, Dale enjoyed fixing up old cars, his favorite being the ‘55 Chevy. He also enjoyed watching baseball games, his favorite team being the Twins, and watching NASCAR races. Most of his spare time was spent with his wife Carol, who he married on March 21, 1970, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. He will be remembered for his kind heart, tough attitude, and care for others.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Irene Hanson, brothers Ordell, Curtis and Dennis Hanson; sisters Norma Johnson, Joan Cheney and Ione Selness; and daughter Sharon Hanson.
Dale is survived by his wife Carol Hanson, sons Eric (Connie) Matson of Fort Worth, Tex., Brad (Angie) Hanson of Rochester, Minn., Duane (Amy) Hanson of La Crescent, Minn., and Mark (Connie) Hanson of Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren Harley Matson Sr, Josh Hanson, Olivia Thomas, Emily Bjugan-Hanson, Natalie Hanson, Garret Hanson, Ella Hanson, Corinne (Joe) Laplante, Seth Riess, Isaac Riess and Grace Riess; and great-grandchildren Haley Matson and Harley Matson Jr. He is also survived by siblings Alan (Becky) Hanson of Rushford, Minn., special granddaughter Ashley Jeche of Chatfield, Minn., and foster son Nick (Rachel) July of West Concord, Minn., as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends.
The memorial service was held at Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles, Minn., on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Visitation began at noon, with the service at 1 p.m. Afterwards, a picnic lunch was held at Kiefer Park in St. Charles, Minn.
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