Arnold Hanson, 14 Feb. 1940 - 17 July 2006

HANSON, LOWER, MARTIN, LUTZ, WESTCOTT, BLAYLOCK

Posted By: Netha M Meyer (email)
Date: 7/18/2006 at 18:46:42

Arnold Bernard “Arnie” Hanson, Jr. age 66, died Monday July 17, 2006 in an auto accident. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Thursday July 20, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell, with Father Pat Lumsden officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell. Friends may call from 2 to 8 P.M. Wednesday July 19, 2006 at the church where a parish rosary will be recited at 8:00 P.M. Memorials may be contributed to the Iowa County 4-H Foundation. Kloster Funeral Home in Marengo is in charge of arrangements.He is survived by his wife Elaine; his children, Diana Lutz of Williamsburg, Mark (Lisa) Hanson of Cedar Rapids, Angie (Scott) Westcott of Williamsburg, Marty (Rachael) Hanson of Williamsburg, and Mitch Hanson of Williamsburg; ten grandchildren, Christopher (Eva) Lutz, Kelly (Justin) McDonald, Michelle Lutz, Michael Lutz, Derrick, Devin, and MacKenzie Westcott, Brennan and Reiley Hanson, and Kennady Rathjen; three great-grandchildren, Avery Lutz, and Kierstin and Jacob McDonald. Also surviving are two sisters, Kathleen Hanson of Iowa City, and Margaret (Mike) Blaylock of North English. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife’s parents George and Clara Martin, three brothers-in-law, Raphael Martin, John Martin, Bill White, and a sister-in-law Rita Snow.Arnold Bernard Hanson, Jr. was born February 14, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Arnold B. Hanson and Anna Veda (Lower) Hanson. He received his education in the Parnell Schools, graduating from Parnell High School in 1958. He married Elaine Maureen Martin on October 2, 1962 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fairfax. Besides hog farming, Arnold worked in security at the Palo Nuclear Power Plant and most recently as a parking attendant at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.Arnie was a 4-H leader for over 25 years. He was a member of the Ruritans, Knights of Columbus, and the Iowa County Pork Producers. He was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. He loved playing cards, gardening, and was an avid country music fan. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He especially enjoyed the annual trips to Las Vegas and attending his grandchildren’s activities. Arnie always had time to share a joke or tell a story with friends.

Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo
Cedar Rapids Gazette, 19 July, 2006