Herbert Hanson

Herbert (Herb) P. Hanson, 94, of Motley passed away at the Little Falls Care Center, March 8, 2019.

Mass of Christian Burial was held March 15 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley with Father Gabriel Walz presiding. 

Interment will be at Poplar Cemetery in Poplar Township.

Herb was born December 15, 1924 to Henry (Alfred) and Cecilia (Eckes) Hanson in Crosby. Herb served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Rainier, used until 1970. He was assigned to  an ammunition ship in the Pacific during WWII. 

He married Elsie I. Davis on July 21, 1948 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley.

Herb was a master wood cutter. He loved playing cards and working puzzles. He was a farmer for many years.

He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Sandy (Randy) Jenkins of Motley, Diane (Greg) Johnson of Staples, Deb (Tim) Cline of Browerville, Pam (Moris) Carter of Staples; one son, Ronnie (Cindy) Hanson of Motley, 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn; daughter-in-law, Della Hanson of Motley. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Harlin; infant grandson, Sheldon; one brother, Donald and one sister, Dorothy.

Arrangements by Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.   w12c  A00006B2019MAR20