Erland Hanson Obituary (1917 - 2002)

ERLAND H. HANSON Erland H. Hanson, age 85, of Woodville, formerly of Boyceville, WI died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 at Park View Home in Woodville. Erland was born on February 16, 1917 in the Town of Hay River, Dunn County, Wisconsin to Ole and Anna (Mickelson) Hanson. He attended Big Beaver Country School. Erland married Agnes Weaver on Mar. 11, 1937 in Menomonie. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. He farmed most of his life in the Town of Tiffany and along with farming he owned and operated Hanson Electric for many years. The past year Erland and his wife have resided in Woodville. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville and served on the church council. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting with his nephews and grandsons, and he also enjoyed woodworking, going to swap meets, and raising exotic chickens. Erland is survived by: His wife, Agnes Hanson A daughter, Karen (Ken) Singerhouse of Woodville 4 grandsons, Kevin (Mary) of Long Beach, CA Brian (Bev) of Boyceville Ted of Enterprise, AL Joe of Prescott 6 great-grandchildren 3 special nephews Gilbert (Della) Hanson of Boyceville Sherman (Darlene) Hanson of Boyceville Melvin (Vivianna) Hanson of Downing also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers, Ludvig, Herman, Martin, Carl and Edwin Hanson; and a sister, Alma (Roy) Nelson. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville, WI with Rev. Bradley K. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Hay River Lutheran Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.