Franklin “Frank” Delano Hanson
FAIRFAX–Franklin “Frank” Delano Hanson was born on March 2, 1933, in Oslo Township, Brookings County, SD, to Clifford “Cliff” and Lillian (Granum) Hanson. He attended Volga High School where he held the school record for high hurdles for many years and graduated in 1951. After High School, Frank enlisted in the United States Army in November of 1952 and served as a Radio Operator in the Korean War. Upon his return, he served in the South Dakota Army National Guard until he was honorably discharged in March of 1959.
On June 25, 1961, Frank was united in marriage with Delores Converse at the Methodist Church in Arlington, SD. Frank continued his education receiving a degree in Auto Body and Mechanics from the University of South Dakota – Springfield and later graduated from Southern State College in Springfield, SD, with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1970.
Early in their marriage they made their home in various communities including Brookings, Springfield, and Scotland before moving to Luverne, MN. In 1977 Frank and Delores moved to Fairfax where they raised their two children, Delane and Cory and Frank owned and operated Fairfax Body Shop until retiring in the late 2000’s.
Frank is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Delores; daughter, Delane (Joel) Burr of Paynesville, MN; son, Cory (Linda) Hanson of Gaylord, MN; grandchildren, Cody Burr of Sartell, MN, Trevor and Lillian Hanson of Gaylord, MN; sister-in-law, Barbara Converse of Brookings, SD; brothers-in-law, Dale “Jack” Rognan of Brookings, SD, and James (Jean) Stime of Warrenton, OR; many nieces and nephews, family and friends all of which were important to him.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Lillian Hanson; siblings, (and their spouses) Merlin (Judy) Hanson, Beverly (James) McKibben, and Cheryl Feldt; and brother-in-law, Dennis Converse.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Allina Health Home Care & Hospice staff, the staff at Allina Health – New Ulm Medical Center and Paulina Rivera CNP for their compassionate care for Frank in his final days.
Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, Minnesota. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com
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