Obituary for Lynn C. Hanson

Lynn Hanson, age 95 of Brooklyn Center, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Lynn passed away peacefully surrounded by family, following a short illness.

Lynn was born in Bloomer, WI. to Chris and Louise Hanson. He was the second of three boys. He often shared stories of his happy childhood and escapades with his two brothers. He graduated from Bloomer High School in 1945 and at the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy during WW II. He trained in Great Lakes, Illinois. At the end of his training, he contracted rheumatic fever and spent the next 16 months recuperating in naval hospitals in Idaho and California. During his hospitalization he wrote home frequently, and his letters described the long and tedious work of convalescing, of what the officers did to pass the time, and of missing home, family, and his church.

After leaving the Navy Lynn attended Ripon College for 2 years and then graduated with honors from the Minnesota School of Business in 1950. He worked for Gamble Skogmo as an auditor, was Chief Accountant for 9 years and then became VP of Finance and Controller of the Gamble Division – serving 43 years with Gambles. Following retirement from Gambles, he spent 4 years as a turnaround consultant for several financially troubled companies.

Lynn met Sally Kind at a Gambles work event. They married in August of 1957 and made their home in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota where they raised two children. Lynn was a loving and dedicated husband and father. In later years, Lynn and Sally split time between their homes in Brooklyn Center and Yuma Arizona, returning to live in Minnesota full time in 2019.

Lynn enjoyed sports and he was one of 3 people to represent Minnesota in the National All Star Match Game Bowling Tournament in Chicago in 1950. He participated in bowling, golf, tennis, water volleyball, table tennis, pool, and horseshoes.

Lynn’s volunteer work included: Commander of Duoos Bros. American Legion Post #630 in Brooklyn Center in the early 1960’s, Board of Deacons at Redeemer Covenant Church in Brooklyn Park, and Board of Trustees at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Industry Chairman of the Employee Division of the Minneapolis United Fund, President of the Palmer Lake Elementary School PTA and Boy Scout leader for 5 years.

Lynn was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Sally) Hanson; brothers, Jim Hanson and Kirby Hanson; brother-in-law, Gene Kind and sister-in- law, Danis DiBell; and life-long friends, Geri and Vergil Anderson.

Lynn is survived by son, David (Elise) Hanson of Fridley; daughter, Susan (Jeff) Moore of Faribault; grandson, Dalton (Rachel) Moore of Faribault; granddaughter, Mandi (Josiah) Smith of Lancaster, Massachusetts; great grandchildren, Elliott and Maeryn Moore; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Kind, Bev Hanson, and Lisa Hanson; dear friend, Anthony Waldera.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Benevolent Fund at Redeemer Covenant Church in Brooklyn Park.

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