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KENNETH LYLE HANSON
December 21, 1942 June 18, 2024
Kenneth Lyle Hanson passed away on June 18th, 2024, at his home in Woodland Park Colorado at the age of 81.
Ken was born December 21st, 1942, in Fargo North Dakota but grew up in Minnesota. While growing up in Minnesota Ken developed a love for many sports especially hockey. After graduating from Washburn High School in Minneapolis he earned a scholarship to play hockey for Colorado College in Colorado Springs Colorado.
Following college Ken joined the Army. He spent 6 years in the Army, earning rank as 2nd lieutenant and being stationed in South Korea.
Once Ken's military service ended, he returned to Minnesota to work but always hoped of returning to Colorado. Eventually he was offered a job opportunity that would take him back to Colorado Springs, Colorado. He would eventually open a successful advertising and marketing company called Hanson Marketing & Advertising. He owned and operated this company for 45 years up until his retirement.
It was in Colorado that he met the love of his life, Marcia. Together they made their home in Woodland Park Colorado and raised 4 children there. The family would grow and welcome 6 grandchildren over the years.
Eventually Ken and Marcia built their dream lake cabin on Rainy Lake in Northern Minnesota. They spent almost every summer there boating with friends, fishing for walleye and enjoying the wonders of the lake.
Ken is survived by his wife of 47 years Marcia, his 4 children Lori, Scott, Christina, Todd and 6 grandchildren: Peyton, Maya, Ayden, Caroline, Brynn, Tomi and his sister Cynthia.
Ken was always active in the community, coaching youth sports, raising funds for school bond issues and the El Pomar Sports Complex. Ken attended the Woodland Community Church.
He was loved immensely and will be greatly missed!
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Brian Bennett
February 14, 2025
Ken was a long time friend, business associate and also my landlord. We shared many good conversations and enjoyed being together at many gatherings over the years. He will be missed.
Edd Rankin
July 22, 2024
I saddens my heart to hear that Ken has pass. For many years we were great friends and business associates. We Shared many times together. Our advertising connection was good for the both of us. He was honest, trustworthy, and dependable in all of his business dealings. To socialize with him and Marcia was always something special and enjoyable. I was happy to see him at my 78th birthday lunch at Jose Muldoons where we had many meals over the years. I send my love and best wishes to his family. He will remembered by all.
Kathe Forster Behrend
July 18, 2024
Kenny was such a good guy. We went to Nathan Hale through graduation from Washburn together. I´m so glad to hear of his happy life and send my condolences to his family.
T.Mike & Birgit Cegielski
July 15, 2024
Our condolences to the family. Ken was a very nice guy, member of our Starbuck morning coffee group in Colorado Springs.
RIP
T.Mike & Birgit, Destin FL
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Rhonda Brakke
July 5, 2024
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Rhonda Brakke
July 5, 2024
Ken and Marcia are very dear to us, we met and enjoyed their friendship here at Rainy Lake. Both of them have been absolutely wonderful with our grandchildren and children. Our granddaughter loved them so much she wrote about her times at the cabin with her "friends Ken and Marcia" at school. Ken enjoyed fishing with Tom and they shared many good memories on the lake. We thoroughly enjoyed our many discussions on solving the world´s problems. Their absence here this summer is felt by many. Sending lots of love and hugs to Marcia and her family and our deepest condolences. Tom and Rhonda
Linda Olden
July 5, 2024
Ken was at several hockey games that Scott played. He enjoyed the game of hockey. He would encourage the boys to play hard. He will be missed.
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