The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-05-19
Well Known Business
Man Passes Away
Continued From Page One)

Continued From Page One)
of Sank Centre, Sank Centre. He
served on the Board continuously
until 1928 when he resigned in the
middle of his term because of his
failing health. The two splendid
Public School buildings of this city
were erected while Mr.. Hanson was
a member of the Board and in COM
mon with other members of the
Board he sacrificed much time and
energy to see that the jobs were
properly constructed. Following the
retirement of J. N. McGibbon from
the Board in 1922 Mr.. Hanson was
elected president, holding this po-
sition until his retirement in 1929.
The gentleman was always active
ly interested in the civic develop
ment of the community. For many
years he was a member of the
Board of Directors of the Sank Cen
ire Community Club.
The only fraternal order of which
Mr.. Hanson was affiliated was the
knights of Pythias. During it's ex-
istence in this city he was an active
member. "' ~
When a young man the deceased
became affiliated as member of
the First Congregational church, of
this city. He was member of the
church's official board for many
years. For a long time he was
chairman of the board of admin
T. q
the time of his death. His advice
and staunch support of his be-
loved church will be a loss keenly
felt for years to come.
Sept. %, 1892, Mr.. Hanson was
united in marriage to Miss Eliza
beth Whyte Emerson, daughter of
C. A. Emerson. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Smith, pastor
of the Congregational church at
the family home, corner of Fifth
and Pine streets south.
On the tenth anniversary of this
happy marriage, Sept. %, 1902,
Mrs. Hanson passed away.
This union was blessed by the
birth of three sons-Donald, resid-
ing in Sank Centre; Wallace. who
died in infancy, and DR.. Malcolm
Hansen, of Minneapolis.
Following the death of his wife
Mr.. Hanson and his two sons be-
came part of the Emerson house
hold where the boys grew to man
hood and Mr.. Hanson resided until
his death.
He and Donald, prior to the lat
ter's marriage last fall occupied
adjoining rooms for years. But few
fathers and sons were as closely
bound together as were Donald
and his father. The dramtic end
ing of the earthly career of the
elder was a terrible shock to the
son.
Besides the Emerson family of
this city, the other near surviving
relatives are a brother, DR.. Knute
Hanson, of Grand Junction, Col,
two sisters and a married brother
residing in Norway.
Mr.. Hanson crossed the Atlantic
nine times. He made his first visit
hack to his native land in 1890. The
purpose of the last visit was to inn
prove his declining health.
The health of the deceased be-
gan to fail nine years ago with
high blood pressure to an aggra-
vated degree. He was advised by
his physician to relinquish some of
his business pursuits and take life
a bit more easy. He was of that
type, however, who could not let
go, and he was happiest when he
was at the store looking after
business and greeting the many
customers with courtesy and affa-
bility.
The funeral was held at the fam
lily residence Monday afternoon at
200 o'clock. The spacious home
was filled to overlooking. The bus
mess places of the city were closed
during the hour of the funeral. The
Public Schools were closed at 2:0C
P. NJ, as a deserved tribute of es-
TEEN to a conscientious member of
the School board for 81 years.
Rev. c. S. Sparks, Minneapolis,
former pastor of the church, a very
close friend of the deceased, assist
ed in the last sad rites, paying a
short tribute to the sterling worth
of Mr.. Hanson as a citizen and
Christian gentleman.
Mrs. George Bergen and Mrs.
r. E. Cooper without piano accom-
paniment sang, 20 Love that will
Not Let Me Co"
The pallbearers were all old and
close friends: r. E. Hansen, Theo.
Dock, DIR. A. F. Moynihan, v. T.
Conklin, Frank Parker, DR.. H. F.
Hennemann.
The remains were laid to rest in
the family lot beside Mrs. Hanson
in Greenwood cemetery.
The Sunday preceding Mr.. Han
sons death Mrs. Donald Hanson
left for a visit with her parents in
Minneapolis, returning Thursday af-
ternoon. During her absence Don
occupied his old quarters in the
suite with his father, and they had
a most joyful reunion.
Burt Hanson was not a great
man. He was quiet, unassuming,
thorough going business man. He
was companionable and had the fac
ulty Of drawing men to him in close
ties. He was clean and consistent
in his moral, business and religious
life. He contributed literally to all
deserving community enterprises.
Mr.. Hanson has left a personal