Larry Hanson

Larry Hanson, 69 of Roslyn died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home in Roslyn. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Diane Hoines will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery near Butler. Memorial visitation will be at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Larry Allen Hanson was born on August 10, 1948 to Erwin and Hazel (Nelson) Hanson at Peabody Memorial Hospital in Webster, South Dakota. The family made their home on a farm east of Butler in Butler Township, Day County. He was baptized and confirmed at Butler Lutheran Church. He began country school near his home and finished elementary school in Bristol. After he received his education he worked for area farmers. He married Karen Wirkus on October 30, 1970 at Webster, South Dakota. After their marriage the couple lived in Langford. He worked for Kevin Carson on his farm for many years plus other farmers in the area. Because of his health he had to retire early. He lived in Roslyn before entering Strand-Kjorsvig Community Rest Home in Roslyn in 2006. Larry passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Roslyn, South Dakota at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 22 days. Survivors include two sons, Troy Hanson and Stacy (Jennifer) Hanson both of Langford, SD; and one brother, Claire Hanson of Langford, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.