Erling Hanson

Erling Hanson, age 92, born 6/19/25, died 4/21/18. Erling passed to his heavenly home while surrounded by his loved ones at Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany, MN.
He is survived by daughters Sheila (Randy) Nilson, Rachele (Bob) Dagosta, Michele Hanson, son Joel (Jean), and grandchildren, Andy Johnson, Jake Johnson, Ben (Kerry) Johnson, Laura (Tim) Brueggemann, Angela, (Daniel) Hopson, Tim Dagosta, Chris Hanson, and Cybill Hanson, numerous great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Patricia Ronayne, and Joanne Huberty, and many nieces and nephews.
Erling was preceded in death by Shirley (Huberty), his wife of 71 years, son Timothy, parents Herman and Jorand, brother Gerhard (Karol), sisters Lois Esau (Russ), Marlys Amundson (Floyd) and Roslyn Fox (Garry).
Erling was born in Russell, MN and raised in Le Sueur, MN. After high school, he joined the Navy and served during WWII. After the war ended, Erling married Shirley and they moved to Minneapolis where he took a job at the National Tea Company and then Super Value Stores. The family lived in Hopkins, MN before moving to Grand Rapids, MI, where Erling worked for Hussmann Refrigeration. The family moved to Omaha, NE after he took a position with Hinky Dinky Supermarkets, and then with Steg and Nelson Refrigeration, and finally Taylor Industries. After retiring, Erling and Shirley returned to MN and eventually joined the Mother of Mercy community in Albany, MN. Erling loved to entertain others with his endearing sense of humor. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling to visit friends and family, and keeping up with old friends. He spent many years volunteering at ‘Bridging’ and was an active member of Pax Christi Catholic Church in Eden Prairie, MN.
Two memorial services to honor both Erling and Shirley will be held on May 12th, the first at 9 AM at Mother of Mercy, and another at Pax Christi: visitation at 1:30 PM & service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be designated to Bridging, St. Croix Hospice or Pax Christi Catholic Church.