Milton Eugene Hanson
August 2, 1936 ~ December 18, 2020
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Eugene Hanson, 84, of Faulkton, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Faulkton with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and a rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery, Faulkton. Masks are highly encouraged at the service.
Eugene was born August 2, 1936 to Tilman and Edna (Grimm) Hanson in Burkmere, SD. He attended Latham Country School until the 8th grade. He worked for various farmers and Sappy Wilhelm until he enlisted in the Army in 1956. He was stationed in Germany.
On June 7, 1958 he was united in marriage with Margaret Eleanor Neilan. To this union four children were born, Timothy David in 1958, Dawn Renee in 1959, Bradley Eugene in 1961 and Wayne Alan in 1964. They made their home in Faulkton.
Eugene had a strong work ethic and continued to go to work every day until his passing. In 1958, Eugene purchased his first backhoe. Vernon Lehman Sr. worked with Eugene this first year. In 1959, his brother Roger and he went into business together until 1982, when Eugene bought Roger out. Eugene continued the business with his son Brad, later adding more family to the business and incorporating in 2005 to form Hanson’s Inc.
Eugene saw the good in everyone and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He could be found rolling dice with the coffee boys every morning and afternoon at BerMac. He loved his family and enjoyed when the grandkids would come to the shop and visit. Eugene was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and VFW Post.
He is survived by his children: Timothy Hanson of Box Elder, Dawn (Roger) Redden and Bradley (Wanda) Hanson, all of Faulkton, and Wayne Hanson of Watertown; grandchildren: Tyler, Turner, Todd (Kayla) and Brady Hanson, Kayla (Slade) Roseland, Kacee and Katie Redden, Kayleen McGrath, Brandi Jo and Logan Hanson; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Schiedel of Yankton; and numerous nieces and nephews and his cat “Puppy”.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Roger, Rockne, and Nels; wife, Margaret in 1989; and grandson, Kyle Redden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Faulkton Cemetery Association.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Eugene's arrangements.
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Eugene was so nice to me when I first moved to Faulkton, and was always nice and helpful to my husband Will.
Family is in my prayers during this time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and kind soul. Hugs to you all!
Met Margie and Eugene in 1978. Shortly after moving here I drove a dump truck and hauled gravel. Eugene had the patience of "Job" as he had to pull me out of a creek bed once; watch me as I dumped a whole load of gravel in one spot and kept on driving while I saw the farmer shaking his head and I am sure Eugene was shaking his hands and saying "I will come back out and spread it out for you." Then he asked Larry Raethz and I which one wanted to go out to the dump and use the back hoe to dig out the pit?" Larry said no so I was elected. Never had been in one in my life. It took him 5 minutes to show me and he left. Larry was waiting to be loaded with dirt in the gravel truck. I believe I loaded his truck; and we both quit for the day. Eugene never said a word and I never got back in that backhoe again! Quite a man. He will be missed. Thinking of the family and sending prayers to all.
My sympathies on the loss of your Father & Grandpa. You guys take care of one another. Love, Aunt Carolyn
My sympathy on your Dad & Grandpa passing. You all take care of one another. Love, Aunt Carolyn
To the Family of Eugene Hanson, I would like to extend my condolences to you. Your father, grandfather and great grandfather has lived a long life and will be sorely missed by on and all. Eugene Hanson was a good person to work for. I cause him a lot of headaches and he still kept me on the books I worked for him for 10 years. He was curious about me as much as a person and not as an employee. I was sorry when I left Hanson's but it turned out to be a good move for me.
May our Lord and Savior look over Eugene Hanson and his Family in this time of sorrow. Amen
Eugene was such a sweet man. When I moved in next to him, he was so kind to me. He will be missed but I’m sure he is rejoicing in heaven. Prayers for all
DeeDee
Our sincere sympathy to all the Hanson family. Faulkton has lost another great man and someone who did a lot for Faulkton. Cherish the memories!!!
I’m so sorry you lost your Dad and Grandpa. I can picture him sitting in his office chair whenever I’d pop in to say Hi to Dawn.
Sending you my sympathy and a big virtual hug.
Sending Hugs and Prayers to Eugene's family.
Beverly
The name Eugene Hanson has been in our family for as long as I can remember. My Dad didn't just have an employer with Eugene but they were also friends. They didn't always see eye to eye but at the end I believe they worked well together. Our prayers go out for all of Eugene's family. God Bless and may your happy memories help you during these days.
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Nancy Winters. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of Milton Eugene Hanson.