Robert Hanson
August 4, 1958 ~ August 27, 2017
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Robert Hanson, 59, of Highmore, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home.
Celebration of Robert’s life was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery followed by a reception at the Highmore south park. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2017 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Robert Arthur was born August 4, 1958 in Huron, South Dakota to Lyman and Louise (Thompkins) Hanson. He attended grade school at Bramhall school and graduated from Highmore High School in 1976.
He lived in Hyde County his entire life. He worked on the family farm raising cattle and sheep. In February of 2003, he started working for the Department of Transportation and was promoted to lead worker in June of 2004; retiring August 8, 2017. Robert thoroughly enjoyed his 14 years working for the state. His favorite jobs were plowing snow and paving. Robert made many friends and left an impression on everyone he came across with his positive attitude and always seeing the good in people.
On July 31, 2014, Robert and Katherine Porter were married in Ree Heights Community Church. They shared a very special love, cut too short by an ALS (Lou Gehrig) diagnosis on June 6, 2017.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.
Robert’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Katherine; children: Rachel and Josiah Hanson; step children: Kyle (Shelby) Hieb, Kurt Hieb, and Kade Hieb; former step children: Scott Wescott, Elissa Schultz, Rachel (Jason) Fletcher, Matt Bawdon, and Jessica (Nick) Berndt; brothers and sisters: Allen (Dot) Hanson, Sandra (Earl) Truxton, Roger (Julie) Hanson, and Nancy (Richard) Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyman and Louise Hanson; sister, Rebecca Truxton; and infant brother, Edward.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear about Robert … He always had a smile for everyone….
My heart goes out to you Kathy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
My heart is saddened for your loss. I will always remember his smile and gentle ways. May the memory of his sunny face dispel some of your sorrow. Gordy and Cindy Sampson
Robert was a good friend. Will always remember all the good times when we were bowling league at the Thunderbird.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
So sorry to see Robert ‘s passing. He was a gentle and happy classmate. He will be missed. Prayers to his family
So very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. Nancy, I guess the feelings you spoke of last week came true. He was such a nice guy, always friendly and with that quick smile. He is at peace now.
Sorry to hear about Robert’s passing. I’ll always remember Robert as one of the most friendly guys in the HHS Class of 1976. He always had a smile and a laugh ready to go. He will be missed. RIP Robert…..
Thoughts and prayers for Robert’s family
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Robert. Robert was a very kind, compassionate and caring person. He will be greatly missed not only by his family, but by all whom knew him. We know Robert is now at peace and smiling down on us. What a great Guardian Angel we have now in heaven. Our deepest thoughts and prayer are with you Kathryn and all of Roberts family during this difficult time and the days ahead. May they bring you strength, comfort and peace. In deepest Sympathy,
We are so very sorry to hear of Robert’s passing. We are sending our prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time. With our sympathies, Ken, Sandy & Shawn Branine
We send our sincere sympathy and wishes for peace and strength during this very difficult time. May your future hold wonderful memories of the time you had with Robert.
Katherine, It just broke my heart when I heard Robert passed. I have never seen you so happy, as you have been with Robert in your life. He was such a soft and kind person. It warmed my heart to see you two laugh together. He will be missed. Hold on to all the special memories to help you through the sad days. I am so sorry Louie and I can not make it to Highmore for the services on Saturday, but we will see you Friday evening. We love you. Call if there is anything you need.
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Robert was a great guy. We always enjoyed visiting with him whenever we ran into him.
So sorry to hear this news. I have memories Robert from long ago when working at the farm or Bramhall school programs I attended when mom was teaching right up to when he was directing things on the Highway. May God bless and comfort you all.
Sorry to hear about Robert. Thoughts and prayers to his family Dallas & Lorie Henry Family.
Such a shock and sad news. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Robert was such a nice man and leaves a big hole in your hearts and community. God Bless you all.
My thoughts are with you at this time of loss
To all my old and dear neighbors, classmates, and friends you have my sincerest condolences. Speedy comfort to you all.
Words cannot express how saddened I am by Roberts passing. He was a great man & I can honestly say there was only one Robert Hanson. A very kind man with a great sense of humor and always brought humor to the workplace. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face and he even had a bigger smile since he found you Katherine. We will never forget him and all the knowledge he left with us including all the information about chickens especially how their egg color is determined by the color of their ear lobes chickens with white earlobes lay white or off white eggs and chickens with red earlobes lay brown eggs. lol I will always think of that each time I eat an egg. lol. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I’m very sorry for your loss and wanted to send my heartfelt sympathy. I personally find comfort in God’s promise of a resurrection of our loved ones at John 5:28,29. We have the opportunity to see our loved ones again under the beautiful conditions described at Psalms 37:10,11. I hope these scriptures bring you some peace during your difficult time.