Dale LeRoy Hanson

Dale LeRoy Hanson obituary, Portland, MI

Dale LeRoy Hanson

Dale Hanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lehman Funeral Home - Portland on Dec. 29, 2022.

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Dale LeRoy Hanson, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born in Gentry, Arkansas on September 3, 1946 to Frank and Ida (Hendricks) Hanson who precede him in death. Dale loved horses and horseback riding, reveling in the great outdoors. He owned and operated a gravel pit business in Sebewa for many years. Dale retired from General Motors. Over the years, Dale found a new hobby in gold mining, where he made many friends. On October 22, 1976, he married Leona (Collins) in Nashville, Michigan and they shared 46 wonderful years of marriage together.
Dale is survived by his wife, Leona Hanson; sons, Troy (Kris) Hanson, Joel Hanson, and Joshua Hanson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; step-mother, Betty Hanson; and many extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Luanne Welch Shoemaker

December 29, 2022

Leona, sending you hugs & prayers. Denny & I are so sorry to hear of Dale´s passing.

Joette Boger Hudberg

December 29, 2022

Leona, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Prayers for you and your family.

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