Charles R. "Chuck" Hanson

Hanson, Charles R. "Chuck" age 68, of Minnetonka, passed away May 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by his sister Jan Hanson and parents Elsie and Robert. Survived by his wife Joanie "Red," yorkie Gemini, step-children Randy (Ashley) Reeves, Jane (Jesse) Reeves, Pam (Mike) Wiseman, grandchildren, Cole, Dustin, Jack, Wyatt and Blake Reeves, Brandon (June) Ivers, Ivy (Ben) Tehari, Hunter and Lydia Wiseman, great-granddaughter, Audrey and other relatives and many dear friends. Chuck was a stand out high school hockey player at Mahtomedi and also played for two years at Macalester College. Chuck was a PGA golf professional for over 40 years. He began his career at Minnetonka Country Club as a golf assistant. He was at Oak Ridge Country Club for 9 years as a golf assistant and 11 years as the head professional. In 2002 he returned to Minnetonka CC as a teaching pro. Chuck was a merit scholar at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and then completed his degree in business and economics at the University of Minnesota. He was a wonderful husband, step-father and friend to many. His spirit and sense of humor lives on for those who knew him. Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday (6/15) at the Minnetonka Country Club, CR Road 19 (Smithtown) and Manitou Road, Shorewood. Private family interment. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595 www.huberfunerals.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.