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George Martin Hanson, age 82 of Lindstrom, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Vera; wife Janice in 2014; and brother Gerald.  He is survived by his children, Brenda Hanson, Jill (John) Perron, and Tony (Rachel) Hanson; grandchildren, Keho, Cassie (Jesse), Zach, Noah, Liam and Quinn; great-grandchildren, Keeli, JayLynn, Carter and Ellianna; sister, Jackie Haefliger; special friend Joni Mattson; and many other family and friends.

George was born March 20, 1937, in St. Paul to Carl and Vera (Hosli) Hanson.  He attended Mechanic Arts High School.  George was united in marriage to Janice Charles on February 1, 1964, in Little Canada.  He was a carpenter and later was employed with Plastic Products in Lindstrom.  George was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Carpenters Union.  He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, his vineyard, casino trips, and winter travel to Florida.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom.  Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday at church.  Interment at Hillside Cemetery in Center City.  Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.  Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom.  Condolences may be left online at www.grandstrand fh.com.

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