Larry Gene Hanson

Larry Gene Hanson

February 25, 1933 - February 3, 2026

Larry Hanson passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 92.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years Alice (Morrill) Hanson, parents Milo Hanson and Hazel King, and sister Sandra Gallagher. He is survived by children Jon Hanson (Julie Maass-Hanson), Marsha Chevalier (Mark) and Todd Hanson (Nancy Paciotti), grandchildren Rick Hammond (Lindsey), Aaron Hanson (Jenny), Adam Hanson (Ashley), Derek Chevalier and Taylor Chevalier, and great-grandchildren Penelope Hanson, Preston Hanson, Harvey Hanson, and Graham Hanson. He is also survived by sister Gloria Soderberg and brother Dennis Hanson (Natalie).

Larry was born in Alexandria, MN on February 25, 1933. He lived in Nelson, MN until his family moved briefly to Zimmerman, MN at the age of eight and then moved to Minneapolis where he graduated from Vocational High School in 1951. After high school he attended the University of Minnesota and enlisted in ROTC. His military career started in El Paso, TX and then he was stationed in Biebrich, Wiesbaden, West Germany.

When he returned from service he worked briefly at Lutheran Brotherhood where he met Alice, the love of his life. They were married in 1957 and raised their family in New Hope. They later moved to Saint Michael and recently to Plymouth.

Larry's career was spent with Honeywell, American Monarch and then for 33 years with MINCO, in increasing leadership roles and finally retiring in 1995.

Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and enjoyed attending musical and sporting events for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He held leadership positions his entire professional and personal life including volunteer leadership roles at First Lutheran Church of Crystal and the NEAR food shelf for many years. He enjoyed traveling with Alice and time spent at their lake home on Lake Le Homme Dieu in Alexandria, MN. He was an avid hunter, angler, and lifelong golfer.

He will be dearly missed and remembered with love and laughter.

Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, at First Lutheran Church of Crystal, 7708 62nd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN; visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM followed by a light lunch. Interment at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Crystal, MN.