Norman L. Hanson

Norman L. Hanson, 87, of Glyndon, MN, died Friday, September 1, 2006, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Norman was born on June 11, 1919 to Nels and Laura Svenkeson Hanson on a farm in Clay County. He grew up and attended school in Riverside Country School. He entered the United States Army in 1941. He spent three years overseas in the 83rd Armored Battalion in the European Theatre during WWII. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1945. On October 10, 1948 he married Regina Hagene in Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Glyndon, together they had four children. He was baptized, confirmed in his faith and a lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Norman was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed farming, carpentry and fishing. He was a member of Sons of Norway, American Legion, served on the Country School board and also served as trustee of his church. He helped with repair projects for Morken Township and in his later years he enjoyed going to his Army reunions. But most importantly, Norman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Regina, Glyndon, MN; three sons, Keith Kathy Hanson, Glyndon, MN, Neil Polly Hanson, Glyndon, MN, Les Hanson, Janesville, WI; one daughter, Cheryl Richard Ostlie, Northwood, ND; two brothers, Arthur Hanson, Glyndon, MN, Walter Hanson, Glyndon, MN; and nine grandchildren, Heidi Keith Nelson, Richie Jane Ostlie, Jenny Ostlie, Holly Hanson, Kelsey Hanson, Erik fianc? Kristine Hanson, Jerod Hanson, Laura Hanson, and Kristi Hanson.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Hanson.bLuke 8: 22-24, and 25b:/b One day, he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side of the lake." So, they set out, and as they sailed, he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down to the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in danger. And they went and woke him saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!" And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and the raging waves, and there was a calm. — "Who then is this, that he commands even wind and water, and they obey him?"Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Amen!Norman Hanson, was an optimist,He walked calmly in life's race.There were times of joy, and times or struggle, But always he walked in grace!He loved his country, and his family, And would give of himself with a smile,"A piece of cake", would be his words, When he went through a time of trial!Always a farmer, right to the end, He asked God to help things grow,Be it wheat or beans, lawn or kids, He nurtured every row!When his lungs began to fail, And he needed oxygen to survive,Norman just smiled, and made light, Happy to be alive!A profound faith of Jesus, his Savior, Surely, was his anchor, in life,And, he was blessed with the partner God gave him: Loving Regina, his wife!But as the storm clouds gathered, And he was tossed all about in life's sea.Our Lord, again calmed the wind and the waters, Saying, "Norman, step across the lake, over to Me!"Norman went Home!Thanks be to God! iLoren R. Ingebretsen/i