Dennis Hanson

Dennis “Denny” Hanson, Blue Earth, MN, passed away January 15th, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis Earl Hanson was born February 10, 1945, to Harold Hanson and Jean Dussome Hanson. He grew up on the family farm near Munich, ND. He attended school in Clyde, ND, graduating in 1963. He always loved bragging that he graduated second in his class…conveniently leaving out that the class only had two students.

After graduation, he joined the Army National Guard and served until April 1964. He joined his father and together they farmed for 20 years. He had management and trucking positions with Flying J Travel Centers in several locations until his retirement in 2013. After retirement he moved to Blue Earth where he enjoyed fieldwork and trucking for the Stevermer brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen Hanson of Blue Earth, MN. Children Kim (LeRoy) Hanson Haman of Buffalo, ND; Dianne (Mike) Kiley of Beaverton, OR; Tashina (Brian) Jensen of Fairmont, MN and Corey Hanson. Stepdaughters Amy (Scott) Kramer of Blue Earth, MN and Trudi (Kevin) Juhnke of Lamberton, MN. Grandchildren Kaley (Logan) Dahlgren, Karson (Jessica) Fisk, Zakk (Stephanie) Kiley, Cameron Jensen, Lucas (Sofie) Kramer, Zach Kramer, Tucker Juhnke, Baillie Hanson, Ireland Hanson, Cloe Hanson, Shayleigh Hanson and Braedy Hanson and 6 great-grandchildren. Siblings Dean (Deb) Hanson, Rebecca (Marty) LeTexier, Cathy (Don) Johnson, and Kris (Troy) Carl. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Glenda Hall. He is also survived by his beloved cats Angel, Twitch, JR, Kiki, Shadow and the numerous other neighborhood cats that were his passion to care for.

Funeral services will be Saturday February 7, 2026, at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth, MN with visitation starting at 10 am and funeral services at 11 am. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, MN following the service.