Archie Hanson

After a brief illness, Archie L. Hanson Jr. passed peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2015 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester Minnesota surrounded by family. He was born July 22, 1924 in Freeborn Country to Archie Sr. and Hattie (Braaten) Hanson. Archie was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army. On December 3, 1948 in Austin, Minnesota he was united in marriage with Edith Janning where they spent many wonderful years together in until her death on August 6, 2001. He was a retired employee of Hormel Foods. Archie always looked and acted much younger than his years. He was an avid golfer and a member for many years at Ramsey Golf Club. Over the years he enjoyed life to the fullest. He had a keen interest in everything from stock car racing, bowling, snowmobiling, carpentry and home remodeling projects. He loved to dance and prided himself on his smooth ability to glide across the ballroom floor. He spent most of his life always on the go and the days never seemed long enough to do all the things he wanted. He loved to talk and tell endless stories about all the things he experienced in his lifetime. He was an amazing father and grandfather and he loved spoiling his grandchildren. Survivors include a son Edward (Joanie) Hanson, Onalaska, WI, a daughter Cynthia (Micheal Knoche) Hanson, Minneapolis, MN, 5 grandchildren Jeff (Shana) Hanson, Wendy (Jerry Cramer) Hanson, Craig (Margi) Hanson, Michael (Rachel) Anselmo and Antonio (April) Anselmo and 6 great grandchildren. His sister, Shirley Saaranen. In his final years he developed a special relationship with his nephew Tim (Heather) Saaranen who stopped by to visit and check on him every day. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Edith, brothers John and Harry, sisters Millie Saaranen, Katie Burgess and Hen Greenameyer. Visitation: 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. Friday December 4, 2015 St. Augustine Church Funeral Mass: 11:30 A.M. Friday December 4, 2015 St. Augustine Church with Fr. Jim Steffes officiating. Casket bearers will be Jeff Hanson, Craig Hanson, Mike Anselmo, Tony Anselmo, Tim Saaranen and Fred Saaranen Interment: Calvary Cemetery Mayer Funeral Home is entrusted with Archie’s arrangements.

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, December 4 2015
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Friday, December 4 2015
11:30 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912