Nels John Hanson, age 88, of Okoboji, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at his home in Okoboji. He was born on December 6, 1926, in Alpha, Minnesota.
Nels served his country in the United States Army, where he served in the Philippines. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Wrase on June 18, 1950, in Lakefield, Minnesota. Nels had worked as a machine shop manager at Berkley's for over 30 years.
Nels hobbies included fishing, gardening, and woodworking. Nels & Lorraine enjoyed extensively traveling all over the world.
Nels is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorraine Hanson of Okoboji; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in West Okoboji. [more]