Gerald R. Hanson, age 80, of Rosemount, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.
Memorial services were held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Interment was at Moland Cemetery, rural Kenyon. Military honors were provided by the Rice County Central Veterans. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Gerald Russell, the son of Clarence L. and Genevieve (Burbach) Hanson, Sr., was born on January 6, 1944, in Red Wing. Jerry graduated from Northfield High School and soon after he was ordered to serve in the United States Army, he continued to serve his country in the Army Reserves. He married Sandra J. Flom on June 1, 1963, in Faribault and they made their home in Rosemount. Sandra preceded him in death in 2012. Jerry worked for Greif Bros Corp for over 36 years as a supervisor. Trips to the casino, fishing and vacationing in Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida were his favorite things to do.
Survivors include his children, Scott Hanson, Cheryl (and Al) King, Valerie Howe and Amy (and Brent) Luedtke; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Judy (and Harold) Parker and Sharon Heine; other relatives and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Genevieve and Clarence Hanson; wife, Sandra and brothers, Clarence Jr., Ronald, Henry and Allen.
