Rodney Hanson

Rodney C. Hanson was born April 12, 1934 to Arthur & Violet Hanson of Grantsburg. The youngest of 4 children Rodney attended elementary & high school in Grantsburg, graduating in 1952. “Rocky” as he was nicknamed participated in baseball, football & his favorite which was basketball. Rodney was thrust into the work force at the young age of 15 due to his father’s illness. Along with his brother Jerry they ran their father’s trucking business until 1953 when he joined the Army. While in high school Rodney met the love of his life Betty Lockert. They dated all through high school and later married at the English Lutheran Church of Grantsburg in 1955. They first lived in Tacoma Washington where Rodney was stationed for his last 6 months with the Army. Returning home Rod worked in Columbia Heights as a machinist where their first two sons Michael & David were born. In 1959 Rod & Betty moved back to Grantsburg where he went to work for McNally Industries as an inspector. By 1965 two more sons were added to the family Jimmy & Paul. Needless to say Rod & Betty had a very busy life raising their 4 son’s. They enjoyed many sporting events the boys were involved in along with community activities and church. Rodney became the vendor quality control manager for McNally Industries which began his many years of traveling for the company. When possible Betty traveled with Rod to areas of interest. They built their home on St. George Avenue in 1961 where Betty still resides. Their hunting camp South West of Grantsburg has been a special place for Rod & Betty along with the entire family. Rodney loved life and made the most of each day. He kept very busy after retirement at the age of 62. They enjoyed taking off with Rods favorite truck & 5th wheel for 17 years during the winter months. Rodney loved family, friends, church, The Packers, spending time with the grand kids, sporting events, birthday parties, the lasting friendship’s made while traveling, board and card games with friends , golfing with Betty and Friends in Grantsburg, never missed a game of his boys in HS and traveling to watch all Dave & Paul’s UWRF FB games, Canadian fishing trips, working at the cabin, fall walks with Betty, creating and maintaining trails for the ATV, fall hunting seasons but sometimes needed extra patience with his sons. He also enjoyed watching his grandson participate in MN State Tournaments in Baseball and Football which were very enjoyable to Rod. Capped off by a State High School AA Baseball Championship. He especially enjoyed his morning coffee with Betty in their recliners. Did we mention the Packers! Survived by wife Betty; children Michael (Laurie) Hanson, David (Jenny) Hanson, James (Renee) Hanson, Paul (Kelli) Hanson; grandchildren Caleb (Tracie) Hanson, Kesia (Adam) Poslusny, Jeremy (Becka) Hanson, Joshua Hanson, Tommy Hanson, Anna Hanson; Nicole Hanson, Erika Hanson, Jake Hanson; great grandchildren Summer Poslusny, Johnny Poslusny, Ryann Hanson; and sister Shirley Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Violet Hanson; sisters Juanita (Merle) Smith; brother Gerald Hanson. Visitation will be SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013 5pm-8pm at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel. Funeral service will be MONDAY, JULY 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the FAITH Lutheran Church, Grantsburg.