Marlin Dean Hanson

HANSON, ESTLE, SAEWERT, ANDERSON, LASLEY, TOBIASON, STADTMUELLER, LAW

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 10/11/2011 at 14:15:18

Obituary - Marlin Dean Hanson

Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Saturday, October 8, 2011
by Mary Pieper

Mason City man killed in grain truck rollover
DOUGHERTY — A Mason City man died Saturday afternoon after the grain truck he was driving overturned north of Dougherty.

Marlin Dean HANSON, 52, was driving a semi and trailer fully loaded with grain for the Five Star Cooperative and was headed north on Yarrow Avenue, according to a press release from the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department, which responded to the accident at 3:18 p.m.

HANSON was one-quarter mile south of 140th Street when the vehicle rolled over into the east ditch, landing on its top, the press release stated.

HANSON, the only occupant of the vehicle, was critically injured in the accident, which remains under investigation.

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Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Saturday, October 10, 2011

Obituary ~ Marlin Dean Hanson
January 4, 1959 ~ October 8, 2011

Marlin Dean HANSON, 52, of Mason City, died Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 4th Street S.E., with Pastor Jeni BOHLS and Pastor Paul NELSON officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Wednesday (October 12, 2011) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established – with details to follow.

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Obituary ~ Marlin Dean Hanson

MASON CITY - Marlin Dean HANSON, 52, of Mason City, died Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth Street S.E., with Pastor Jeni BOHLS and Pastor Paul NELSON officiating.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aliza ESTLE and Pierce SAEWERT College Fund, in care of Donna HANSON, 31 23rd Street S.W., Mason City, IA 50401,the Mason City Fire Department, 350 Fifth Street Southwest, Mason City, or Affordables Thrift Store, 315 N. Delaware Avenue.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Marlin was born Jan. 4, 1959, in Mason City, the son of Alwood and Nadene (ANDERSON) HANSON. He attended school in Mason City.

On May 3, 1986, Marlin married Donna LASLEY at the Zion Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa.

Marlin was a "Jack Of All Trades", who worked many jobs over the years, including most recently - Huffman Coaches (driving charter buses) and Five Star Co-Op (driving semi-tractor/trailer). He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Marlin enjoyed driving truck, camping, tinkering on cars and building model cars, construction, watching "Fix It" shows on HGTV and the DIY Network, and spending time outdoors - loving the fresh air, scenery, and "being free." Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family - especially his children and grandchildren. He was self-taught in many things, including the computer. He had a great love for photography and videography, and loved capturing special family moments and the beautiful outdoors.

Marlin is survived by his wife of 25 years: Donna HANSON of Mason City; his children: Joshua HANSON of Mason City, Nicole HANSON of Boise, Idaho, Heidi ESTLE and husband James of Plover, Wis., and Spencer HANSON and significant other, Jaque SAEWERT of Mason City; two grandchildren: Aliza "Smoochie" ESTLE and Pierce SAEWERT; mother and father-in-law: George and Bonnie TOBIASON of Monticello; brother-in-law: David LASLEY and wife Janeece of Monticello; and sister-in-law: Kalinda STADTMUELLER and husband Al of Monticello. He is also survived by his Beagle dog "Copper", and several extended family members - cousins, uncles, and aunts, including special aunts: Norma LAW and Verna ANDERSON.

He was preceded in death by his father, and special uncle: Bud ANDERSON.

Other survivors include: his mother; three brothers: Rodney, Kevin and Timothy HANSON - and their families; and and sister: Cynthia HANSON.

Arrangements by Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924.

Transcriptions by Sharon R. Becker, October of 2011

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