Melvin Hansen Obituary
Melvin was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Tagus, N.D., to Christopher and Lydia (Schwede) Hansen. He served in the U.S. Army, and worked as a blacksmith welder. He was a 42-year employee of Crenlo Inc., where he retired as a Maintenance Supervisor. He married Joyce A Miller on July 7, 1962, in Rochester. Together they raised four children, devoting their lives to their family, and the ever-growing family that it is.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters. Also preceding him, his wife of 53 years, who passed on Nov. 20, 2015.
He is survived by his four children, Bill (Lori) Hansen of Rochester, Chris Hansen of Rochester, Douglas Hansen of Winona, and Melissa (Erik) Brennan of Houston, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Nicole, Amber, Lisa, Jessica, Michelle, Caitlin, Abby, Gabe and Evi; and three great-grandsons, Liam "Lee-AM"; Sawyer "Tom Sawyer"; and Henry "Hammerin' Hank."
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
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gabe hansen
October 2, 2025
Linda and John Schulz
April 30, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Stay strong and remember that He'll being smiling down on all of you. Keep him in your hearts and he will be with you always.
April 28, 2016
Mel was a kind and strong man! He'll live on through all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandkids!
Sara Brown
April 28, 2016
I have not seen my great uncle in many yrs,since I was a lot younger. It's always sad to loose family uncle Mel tell my grandma I love her and miss her. To all my family I am so sorry for your loss
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Corrie Hansen
April 28, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss my prayers go out to the entire family.
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