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Ralph Hanson Obituary

Age 98 Of Edina Passed away peacefully at Southview Acres Healthcare Center on October 1st. Preceded in death by wife, Lila, of 68 years; parents, Aanen and Emma, of Kindred, ND; sisters, Gudrun, Bernice, Doris, Ruth, Eleonor; and brother, Howard. Survived by son, Daniel (Shirley); grandchildren,Thorin, Kendra, Matthew, Erick (Kate); and great-granddaughter Lauren. The family will celebrate his life with a private memorial service at a later time. Ralph worked at Hershey Foods for over 40 years. Along with his wife, Lila, he enjoyed boating, fishing, music and traveling around in the R.V. He will be greatly missed.


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Published by Pioneer Press from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2010.

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