Stanley M. Hanna

Stanley M. Hanna, age 72, of Little Falls, MN, formerly from a family farm in rural Forest City, graduate of Forest City High School and Iowa State University passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 at his residence. A Funeral Service for Stanley Hanna will be at 12 Noon Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Zion Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Pastor Robert Frank officiating. Friends may call from 10 AM to 12 Noon Tuesday at the church. A Memorial Service will also be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Winnebago Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, IA with Pastor Bill Peters officiating and visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Burial will be at Lutheran Union Cemetery outside Forest City, IA. Stanley Milford Hanna was born on October 29, 1935 in Forest City, IA to the late Dewey and Ruby (Kittleson) Hanna. Stanley married Darlene Thompson on October 6, 1956 at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, IA. Stan served as State President of Iowa FFA in 1953 and spent a summer abroad in England. After receiving his degree, he went to work for Midland Cooperative Services and he and Darlene settled in Plainview, MN. With a promotion came a move to Central Wisconsin, then onto Thief River Falls, MN, and eventually to Little Falls, MN. Midland eventually became a part of Land O Lakes Companies and Stanley was a Director of Regional Services for them. His job took him on many travels throughout the state as he worked with many co-ops and their people. Stanley was very outgoing, friendly and helpful with everyone he met. He valued his family and visits for reunions and other occasions, and spending time with his grandchildren. In 1998 he retired and became active in his community, especially with the local Republican Party, serving as their Chairman.. He was also active with a radio-controlled airplane club in Little Falls. Stanley is survived by his wife Darlene; daughter Susan (Michael) Blake and their children, Katie, Patrick, Kerry, Kelly, and Shannon of Chanhassen, MN; son James Hanna and his daughter Natalie of Minneapolis, MN; brothers Richard (Dorothy) of Joice, IA and Thomas (Marilyn) Hanna of Kensett, IA; sister Karen (Rollin) Dyer of Indianola, IA.

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Stanley M. Hanna

October 29, 1935 - August 1, 2008