Marvin Hanson

Marvin Elmer Hanson was born July 11, 1924 in Hudson Township, MN the son of Elmer and Gerda (Dahlstrom) Hanson. He was raised on the family farm in Hudson where he attended school. Following Marvin?s schooling he joined the United States Army. Marvin served in Texas from 1949 to 1951. After his discharge from the Army Marvin returned to Minnesota. Met Marcella Belohradsky and they were later united in marriage. The couple made their home in Alexandria and were blessed with one son, Jeff. Marvin began a career as an over-the-road trucker and worked for a number of different trucking companies in the Alexandria area. Eventually he was able to purchase his own rig and become an independent trucker. On December 27, 1991 Marvin was united in marriage to Violet Syverson in South Dakota. The couple made their home in Almora, MN Following Violet?s death Marvin moved to Parker?s Prairie, MN. Most recently Marvin has been a resident of Bethany Home In Alexandria. Marvin was a member of the American Legion. He Enjoyed traveling out west, playing cards with friends and family, and taking Violet dancing. He loved trucking and being an independent trucker. Marvin also liked to spend time tinkering in his garage and building things; he especially enjoyed rebuilding Cushman scooters. Marvin also enjoyed his caregivers at Bethany home; they were good for each other. His sense of humor served him, his family and his friends very well. On Saturday, November 26, 2011 Marvin died at the age of eighty-seven years. His wife, Violet and one sister, Eldore Trousil, preceded him in death. Marvin will be remembered with love by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff & Dawn Hanson of Maple Grove, MN; two grandchildren, Amanda Hanson and Nicholas Hanson and wife, Shannon; two great grandchildren, Andrew and Serenity; three nephews, Merle Trousil and wife, Cindy, Roland Trousil and Warren Trousil; and one niece, Sonya Zeithamer and husband, Richard. A funeral service was held December 1, 2011 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Reverend John Martinson officiated. Kim Byrne provided music. Interment followed in the Hudson Cemetery. Casket bearers included Merle Trousil, Jason Trousil, Gary Semmens, Nate Semmens, Myron Graff and Timothy Navratil. Honorary casket bearers included Roland Trousil and Warren Trousil. The American Legion Post 87, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 936 and the Minnesota National Guard accorded military honors. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home.