Richard Dean Hanson

Richard D. Hanson, age 78, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Saturday, October 3, 2015, at his home in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery in Pomeroy, Iowa. Visitation will take place Monday, October 5, 2015 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Richard Dean Hanson was born on January 5, 1937, in rural Fonda, Iowa, the son of Albert and Martha (Batt) Hanson. He was the youngest of five children. Richard was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knoke, Iowa in 1939. In 1952, he received his confirmation at St. John Lutheran Church in Pomeroy. He attended school in Fonda, graduating from Fonda High School in 1956. On January 7, 1957, Richard entered the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on October 10, 1958. Richard married Donna Lee Buse on August 13, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Marathon, Iowa. Together they were blessed with three sons: Kevin Dean, Wade A., and Mark Lee. Richard worked many years at HyGrade in Storm Lake and later worked as a custodian at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center. He was also a member of Elks Lodge where he served as an Inner Guard. Richard enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. He made many memories traveling, especially on his trips to Germany and Hawaii. Most of all, Richard loved his family. Whether it was eating donuts with his wife and sons on Saturday mornings, planning a family vacation, or spending time with his grandchildren, family always came first. Richard loved his time spent with his great grandkids, Seth and Zach. Everyone always looked forward to great fun on Halloween at Gramp’s. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Donna Lee Hanson of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Kevin Hanson of Storm Lake, Iowa Wade (Mylynn) Hanson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Mark Hanson of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren: Britney (Josh) Randolph, Evan Hanson, Paige Korn, Brett Korn, Zane Hanson, Kole Hanson; great grandchildren: Seth and Zach Randolph; nieces, nephews, cousins; and many dear friends. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Martha; brothers: Wilbur (Grace) Hanson, Orin (Merna) Hanson; sisters: Ethel (Chuck) Engle, Velda (George) Sage, and infant sister, Velma.

Richard Dean Hanson

January 5, 1937 - October 3, 2015