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• He was born on February 16, 1930 in farm, in proximo, Frost, Faribault Co., MN.
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  Dorothy Hanson obituary

• (Inurnment) on October 24, 2020 in W. Luth. Cem., Lincoln Twp., Winnebago Co., IA.Source 1
• He died on October 21, 2020 in Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA (Timely Mission Nursing Home), he was 90 years old.
• A child of Nels T. Hanson and Olga Berthina Pederson
• This information was last updated on July 22, 2022.

Household of Marlyn Duane Hanson

He is married to Dorothy Florence Mastin.

They got married on September 22, 1961 at First Cong. Chr., Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA, he was 31 years old.

Marlyn D. Hanson oo Dorothy Florence Mastin

Marriage sources: Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 105, # 36, 28 Nov 1996, Pg. 11, Cols. 1 & 2

[Col. 1]

"Dorothy Florence Hanson, 58

Dorothy Florence Hanson 58, died at her home in Buffalo Center Sunday, November 24, 1996, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 28, 2:00 p.m., at First Congregational Church with Rev. David Langer officiating. Interment was in West Zion Cemetery near Rake. Visitation was Tuesday evening, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Winter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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She married Marlyn D. Hanson September 22, 1961 at First Congregational Church, Buffalo Center. They lived in Willmar, Walters and Wells, Minnesota during her husband's working years, returning to their hometown of Buffalo Center in Juneof 1994 to retire. Their marriage was blessed with two sons: Paul Marlyn and Todd Jeffrey.
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Notes about Marlyn Duane Hanson

Marlyn Duane Hanson

Sources: Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 118, # 52, 3 Mar 2010, Pg. 4, Col. 3

"80th Birthday Open House for Marlyn Hanson Saturday

[Photograph of a man with caption: Marlyn Hanson]

Marlyn Hanson, Buffalo Center, celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday, February 16. All friends and relatives are invited to an 80th birthday open house from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. Lunch will be served."

Editor: Shaw, Andrew, Title: "Obituaries," (Publication location: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publication: Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Publication date: xxviii Oct MMXX), Vol. 130 # 44, Pg. 4. Col. 5.

"Marlyn Duane Hanson 1930 - 2020

Marlyn Duane Hanson, age 90, of Buffalo Center, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Private Memorial Services were held 1 p.m. on October 24, 2020 at First Congregational Church, 201 2nd St. NW, Buffalo Center, with Rev. Jonathan Faulkner officiating. The memorial service was live streamed on the Schott Funeral Homes website and Facebook page for all to view. Burial of cremains will be held in the West Rake Cemetery, Rake. Military Honors will be performed by the Buffalo Center American Legion Post #21.

Marlyn Duane Hanson was born February 16, 1930 on a farm near Frost, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake. He attended grade school at Lincoln #1, rural Rake and later attended high school at Rake, graduating as class salutatorian with the class of 1948.

Marlyn helped his dad on the family farm until he was inducted in the US Army in February of 1952. He served in Korea from January 1953 until January of 1954. Marlyn was assigned to the 196th Field Artillery Battalion and served in the "Punch Bowl" area of Korea. He was honorably discharged from the Army in February of 1954. He then moved to Albert Lea, MN, and worked for two manufacturers, Rilco and Queens, for 2 years.

In September 1955, Marlyn took a Civil Service test and started working out of Sioux City, as a railway mail clerk on trains and highway post offices. He was a substitute for 8 years and worked on most mail train routes in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota. As the mail trains and buses were being discontinued, Marlyn was transferred to a rural route at Walters, MN, and later added rural route #3 at Wells, MN. He retired in 1990 after 36 years working for the Post Office and very proud of his services, especially to his rural families.

Marlyn was a councilman and a volunteer fireman at Walters. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW.

Marlyn married the love of his life, Dorothy Mastin, on September 22, 1961, at the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center. To this union 2 sons were born: Paul in 1962 and Todd in 1966. In 1994, they moved to Buffalo Center. Marlyn's soulmate Dorothy passed away from cancer in November 1996.

Marlyn was a member of the First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center and claimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Marlyn was an avid book reader, frequented many local libraries as well as Barnes and Nobles, going to garage sales and flea markets, and was a vendor at several local threshing shows.

Marlyn's greatest love and priority was that of his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by son Paul (Diane) of Eden Prairie, MN, son Todd (Heidi) of Lino Lakes, MN, and 4 grandchildren, Jacob (Kayla) of St. Louis Park, MN, Emily of Hopkins, MN, Jessica of St. Louis, MO, and Matthew of Lino Lakes, MN.

Marlyn was preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Olga (Erdahl) Hanson, his wife Dorothy, sister Hannah (Toquam), brother Tilmer, and sister Norma (Bilau).

Schott Fneral Homes in Forest City and Lake Mills is assisting the family. To leave an online condolence, visit: www.schottfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. Cards for Marlyn's family may be mailed directly to Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E. Main St., Lake Mills, IA 50450, with Attn: Marlyn Hanson Family on the outer envolope.

Services: 1 p.m. Oct 24, 2020 at First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center Burial: West Rake Cemetery in Rake Schott Funeral Homes www.schottfuneralhomes.com Forest City, Lake Mills"
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