Dennis H. Hanson, 88

Rochester – Dennis Harvey Hanson, age 88, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, Saint Mary’s Campus, in Rochester.

Dennis was born on March 4, 1936, in Alden, to William and Carrie (Mickelsen) Hanson. In January 1956, Dennis joined the United States Army and served during the Cold War. He was honorably discharged in 1959. On Nov. 21, 1964 Dennis married Sharon Mensink at Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston.He was employed by many farmers in the Preston and Harmony area. He also worked in construction. Dennis last worked at Walmart North in Rochester, for 30 years and retired when he was 84 years old.

Dennis enjoyed spending time feeding the birds, camping fishing, doing seek-a-words, watching golf, baseball, football, and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed going to the dirt track races at Deer Creek Speedway. Dennis loved spending time with his family. His wife, Sharon, was his everything. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Hanson; mother, Carrie Hanson; brother, Earl Hanson; brother-in-law, Grant Wood; son-in-law, Greg Stevenson, son-in-law, Mark Chappuis, son-in-law, Les Kruegel; and great-granddaughter, Amara Jo Stevenson.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon; his children, daughter, Cindy Hanson of Rochester, son, Jay (Denise) Hanson of Lime Springs, IA, daughter, Joleen “Jo” (Randy) Bartsh of Plainview, daughter, Alicia “Lish” Hanson-Chappuis of Rochester; his nine grandchildren, Ashley (David) Callahan, Caitlin Callahan, Kelly (Ian) Stevenson, Nicole (Mike) Stevenson, William (Ivy) Krugel, Darian Kruegel, Lane (Sam) Bartsh, Kody (Laura) Bartsh, Madison Bartsh; his eight great-grandchildren, Nathan Runia, Adrian “AJ” Callahan, Lillian Daniels, Adeline Daniels, Faith Haberbush, Dustin Kruegel, Nolan Bartsh, Autumn Bartsh; his siblings, sister, Shirley (Warren) Hartman of Winnebago, brother, Harlan (Judy) Hanson of Vermillion, SD, sister, Doris Wood of Wells, sister, Lynne (David) Smith of Versailles, IN, brother, Vernon (Pam) of Blue Earth, brother, Jerry (Kris) Hanson of Jordan; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Marlene) Mensink of Rochester and Duane (Kathy) Mensink of Greenleafton; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held for Dennis at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston, with Pastor Neil Ohm officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.