Les Hanson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Les Hanson of Viborg, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Les left this world on July 4, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Les Hanson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Hanson and Esther Hanson; his sister Janet Whittenberg; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Daily, Jessie DeJong and Clarence Vanderlei.

He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Hanson; his children, Wendall Hanson (Lori), Brian Hanson, Loren Hanson (Kari), Dennis Hanson (Christina) and Benita Meyer (Jeff); his grandchildren, Lyle Hanson and Autumn Keel (Justin); his great grandchildren, Caleb, Camille and Carissa; his granddaughter Amber Knutson (Jeremy); his great grandchildren, Cassia and Eliora; his grandson Austin Hanson (Jenny); his great grandchildren, Charlie and Amelia; his grandchild Ashley Voog (Jared); his great grandchildren, Hayley, Isabella and Aspen; his granddaughter Emily Evans (Reece); his great grandchildren, Shea, Gwen, Leif and Ivy; his grandson Landon Hanson (Angie); his great grandchildren, Liam, Coen and August; his grandchild Catrina Price (Will); his great grandchildren, Johnny, Kaden, Cailei, Brelynn and Dominic; his granddaughter Carrie Varick (Casey); his great grandchildren, CaseyLee and Clara; his grandchildren, Winnie Meyer, Bailey Meyer and Braden Meyer; his sister Betty Daily; and his siblings-in-law, Janice (Dale VanGerpen) and Michel Whittenberg. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chancellor Reformed Church (500 3rd St, Chancellor, SD 57015). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.