Roger Lee Hanson

Roger Hanson passed away peacefully on May, 28, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Roger was formerly a resident in Manilla, IA and Carroll, IA. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Perry. The funeral will follow at 10:00 am. The family will have a private burial at a later date.

Roger Lee Hanson was born on November 15, 1932 in Concord, NE, to Paul J. and Thelma Laura DuVall Hanson.

He attended school at Concord High School, graduating as valedictorian with the class of 1950.

He was united in marriage to Betty "Joann" Salmon in Wayne, NE, on September 6, 1956.

He served in the Army stationed in Alaska. Once discharged from service, he attended Sioux City Barber College. His employment included; owning his own barber shop, hired farm hand, pork plant laborer, and manager of a mobile home community.

The foundation of Roger's life was faith, family, and service to others. He loved his family dearly, and made sure to support each family member throughout their lives. He could often be found at sporting events cheering from the sidelines, working on house projects, yard work, and delivering garden produce to family and friends. He lived his life as a servant to others.

He found immense joy in gardening, playing cribbage, cracking walnuts, watching western shows and listening to gospel music.

Roger's favorite sports teams were the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the New York Yankees.

He loved visiting family and friends, especially if it involved sharing one of his favorite treats such as; watermelon, German chocolate cake, homemade ice cream, and orange sherbet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Thelma Hanson; three sisters and seven brothers; his wife, Joann Hanson; a grandson, Andrew Chambers; and a granddaughter, Jessica Mancilla.

He is survived by his children; Diane Chambers of Omaha, Donna (Stan) Bandow of Jonestown, TX, Dan (Karen) Hanson of West Des Moines, Julie Hanson of Springfield, MO, and Laura (Kowboy) Wulf of Nixa, MO. 9 grandchildren; Angela Yoder, Caitlin Dillon, Colby Bandow, Kyle Bandow, Emily Hanson, Sarah Green, Brandi Merrick, Joel Merrick, and Cory Christiansen. 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Hanson of Omaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to any VA or the Senior Center, 404 South Main St. Nixa, MO. 65714, in memory of Roger Hanson.