Norman Hanson, age 91, resident of Edmore, ND, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the First Care Health Center in Park River, ND.

Carl Norman Hanson was born June 10, 1917 at rural Edmore, ND, the son of Henry and Hilda (Beck) Hanson. He attended the Triumph Township School and was confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church, where he still is a member. He was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Force on June 9, 1942. Norman served his country in World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant on September 6, 1945. After his discharge he worked on various construction jobs in Montana, Washington, and Oregon. He retired in 1979 and returned to Edmore. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Edmore Senior Citizens. More recently, Norman was a resident of the Edmore Memorial Rest Home until his death.

Norman is survived by his sister, Gladys Bauer of Ramsey, MN; and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Willie, and Hans; and two sisters, Alice Braaten and Helen Nelson.

Norman 's Funeral Service will be held at the Concordia Lutheran Church of Edmore, ND, on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Jodi Myrvik. The organist will be John Martinson and the soloist will be Edval Helle. Interment will be in the spring at the Edmore Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gerald Bauer, Donald Hanson, Arlen Nelson, Greg Bauer, Jerry Bauer, Donald Radeck, Mark Carlisle, and Derrick Beck. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.