Melvin Hanson – Battle Lake, MN

Melvin Hanson, 74 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center. Melvin Clarence Hanson was born January 27, 1949 in Perham, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Eva (Haagenstad) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. Melvin attended Rural School District #174 and then to the Battle Lake High School graduating in 1969. He was employed with the City of Battle Lake, Glendalough Game Farm, Carr’s Tree Service and then retired from Jennie-O Turkey. Melvin liked visiting and helping people. He enjoyed fishing, his cats, baby sitting family dogs and the outdoors along with watching wildlife from his home. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and was part of the Men’s Club and Bible Study. He is survived by his sister, Carole (Joseph) Bistrum of Bellbrook, Ohio; brother, David (Mary) Hanson of Ottertail; sister-in-law, Tudy Hanson of Battle Lake; nine nieces, nephews and families, Becky Henry, Nicholas and J.P., Kellie (Scott) Secrest, Matthew, Haley and Bently, Keith (Connie) Kimber and Gunnar, Dondi (Sheree) Kimber, Timothy Hanson and Page (Blake) and Bowen, Shawn (Sarah) Hanson, Haley and Emily, Tracy (Chad) Hines, Hunter, Evelyn and Fletcher, Megan Tamke, Tad Tamke and Henry; and by numerous relatives and friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eva Hanson; brother, Lewis Hanson; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Lester Kimber; niece, Bobbi Tamke; and nephew, Jesse Hanson. Funeral Service was 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake with Rev. Lynn Melchoir officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Interment was at Skipt-edt Cemetery in rural Battle Lake. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNils on.com.