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Hanson, Arnold K.
Arnold K. Hanson, 95, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. March 4, 2012, Rock Creek Lutheran Church, rural Osage, by Pastor Torens. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion, is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three children, Donald (Jo) Hanson of Center Point, Linda (Willard) Maas of Parkston, S.D., and Richard (Pat) Hanson of Des Moines; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Olaf (Dorothy) Hanson of San Jose, Calif.; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; brother, Glen (Alvira) Hanson; and sister, Myrtle (Carl) Christiansen.
Arnold Kenneth Hanson was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Mitchell County, Iowa, the son of Andrew and Kristine (Framstad) Hanson. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Arnold was proud of his service in the Army Air Corps. During that time he was sent to Detroit, Mich., where the Air Corps trained him to repair Mercedes-Benz airplane engines. While there he met Betty Ann McPherson and they were married on July 13, 1947. The couple farmed near Osage, Iowa Following retirement from farming, the couple moved to Nora Springs, Iowa. Arnold spent his remaining years near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Arnold could always find time to bowl and pitch horseshoes. He shared these contests with Betty and challenged many family members and friends in tournaments. His trophies grace the homes of his children and grandchildren. Arnold holds the 1989 National Championship title in his class. Arn, Arny or Grandpa Arnold, he answered to all of these names. He had a special place in his heart for all the little children. Arnold always had a book at his side and read many a western. Thanks to his friends at the Nora Springs Public Library.
Rock Creek Lutheran Church in rural Osage played an important role in Arnold's life. The family request memorials to be directed toward its ministry. Arnold would want to say “Mon Tusen Takk!” (Many thousand thanks).
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Published in The Gazette Feb. 22, 2012.
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