It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Hanson of Watertown, South Dakota, born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, who passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Hanson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Haakon Hanson and Emma Hanson (Diegel); his sisters, Rose, Vivian and Vangie; and his parents-in-law, Ted and Delores Meyer.

He is survived by : his wife Crystal Meyer; his children, Greg Hanson (Kim) of Aberdeen, SD, Casey Hanson (Katie) and Emily Hanson of Watertown, SD; his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matt), Nick (Hailey), Gracie, Gavyn, Cooper, Kinley, Hudsyn, Beckham, Boden and Bastian; his siblings, Shirley Brockel of Graham, WA, Pam Therkildsen (Wayne) of Rapid City, SD, Dave Hanson of Watertown, SD and Robert Hanson of Chatham, VA.; and his in-laws, Connie Sowder (Jerry) of Castle Rock, CO, Don Meyer of Watertown, Cheryl Meyer of Watertown, Donna Williams of Watertown, Doug Meyer of Watertown and Duane Meyer (Mary) of Watertown. He is also survived by his step children, step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel (1111 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church (202 2nd St SE, Watertown, SD 57201).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel