Richard Allen Hanson, 71, of Lansing lost his battle with cancer June 17, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home. A Celebration of Life was held Thursday, June 24 at the United Methodist Church, Lansing with Military Rites at the church. Rev. Sedar Shako and Deacon Roger Lunsmann were the Officiants. In lieu of flowers, make donations to St. Jude’s children’s hospital in Rich’s name.
Rich was born to Melvin and Sylvia (Sandry) Hanson December 5, 1949 in Waukon. He spent his youth as the youngest of five children and attended Lansing school systems. In high school he began working at the Lansing fish market where he was mentored by Harold Verdon.
Rich was drafted into the Army in 1970 and sent to Vietnam, where he earned two bronze stars, multiple overseas ribbons and a combat infantry badge. He returned home and met his loving wife, Mary Troendle, and they were united in marriage June 30, 1972 at Wexford Catholic Church.