Larry Hanson, 80, of Fulton, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, March 18, at Faith Missionary Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery in Fulton, SD. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.
Larry Roger Hanson was born September 3, 1939 in Tripp County to Ernest and Flora (Newland) Hanson. Just out of High School he joined the National Guard, until he was called up on Active Duty for the Army.
In 1960, Larry married the love of his life, Connie Cerney. He knew he was going to marry her before they even started dating.
Larry was a rancher/farmer for many years until he felt the Lord wanted him to move to Fulton, and put his kids in Bible School.
He was a Pastor at Shadley Valley and then Fulton, SD for a total of 25 years of preaching.
Larry called going to McDonalds with the guys his therapy. He loved visiting and telling jokes, and always looked forward to it.
In his later years his hobby was working on his acreage with his horses, driving his tractors, working with wood projects, etc.
He cherished his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed giving his grandchildren nicknames.
Larry is survived by his wife, Connie; children, Leslie (Annette) Hanson, Darla (Bud) Vlieger, Stacy Hanson, Lynette (Tom) Schulz; honorary children, Micheal and Yvette Novak family; grandchildren, Jacob Hanson, Kayla Bird, Trevor Vlieger, Katelynn, Victoria, Mira, Clay Schulz; great grandchildren, Lily, Todd, Skyla; and siblings, Jane (Bill) Roby, Stanley (Lue) Hanson, Mildred (Denny) Weber, and John Hanson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Rodney; and grandchildren, Leslie Todd Jr. and Samuel.
Wishing you a peace that passes all understanding.
Till we see you again ,,you will be missed greatly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you seems like such an insufficient word for all the appreciation I have for you. Thanks for sharing your love of horses and always being there to debate me !!! We could talk for hours about politics, theology, and life !!! I will miss our talks together. But thank you most importantly for your life lived for Jesus you have inspired me. We will all miss you but we will see you again. Bye for now !!! Your granddaughter Katelynn ❤️
I'll always be your buckaroo
Love clay Schulz
And I will miss you a lot
Lots of love
Mira Schulz
Going to miss your laughters, funny stories and especially your singing and yodeling!
Thank you for your guidance and words of wisdom throughout the years ! Love always!! The Novaks