Hanson, David Allen 1950 - 2025

HANSON, HENDRICKSON, BARTEL, BAUER, PAUPACH, CHRISTY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/14/2025 at 10:53:32

David "Dave" Allen Hanson 74 of Albert Lea, MN. passed peacefully at his home on March 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Lewy Body dementia. Dave was born December 30th 1950 in Cresco, Iowa. He was the son of Bert and Ila (Hendrickson) Hanson. Dave grew up in LeRoy graduating from high school in 1968. On May 5, 1971 he was united in marriage to Kathi Bartel. Their sons Greg and Ryan are their pride and joy. Dave's work career was almost exclusively with Hanson Tire. Working in LeRoy, Albert Lea and Preston Minnesota. He had a strong work ethic and took lengths to take care of the customer. Dave had a love of sports. He played football, basketball, and ran track in high school; bowling, golf, and softball later. After moving to Albert Lea his love of hockey started following both Greg and Ryan to every game possible. Baseball was also of great fun and pride for Dave. His love of sports carried on as his Grandchildren started playing; that was a special joy and again he attended as many events as possible. Dave was a wonderful committed son, husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathi and their children Greg (Chelsea) Hanson and Ryan (Jill) Hanson along with their amazing grandchildren: Levi (Sara Rasmussen fiance) Hanson, Riley Hanson, Brooke Hanson, Trent Hanson, Tricia Hanson, Isabel Hanson, Indiana Hanson. Brother Kenny (Ilene) Hanson and sister Carol (Dave) Bauer. Sister-in-law Kaye Hanson, Brother-in-law Dan Bartel and Macy his constant companion yellow lab. He was preceded in death by daughter Stacy, parents Bert and Ila Hanson, in-laws Jim and Barb Bartel, siblings Foster Hanson, Bob Paupach, Joe Hanson, Don Hanson, Betty Christy, Denny Hanson. Rest in Peace Dave.

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home database