Kleo W. Hanson

Kleo W. Hanson, 85, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at his home. He was born April 18, 1929 in Kingsford, MI, son of the late Adolph and Minnie (Mullikin) Hanson. He attended school in Kingsford and was a proud Flivver supporter. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Kleo started his working life at the Summit Dairy in Kingsford, where he met the love of his life, Yvonne Carl. Kleo and Yvonne were married on September 28, 1957 at American Martyrs Church in Kingsford. He was employed as a warehouse clerk and truck driver for Standard Service & Supply for 38 years, retiring in 1991. Kleo was an active member of First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. Outside of work, Kleo was a family man. His children fondly remember the many camping trips, outdoor picnics and family vacations. As his children grew and had children of their own, Kleo could often be found attending one of his grandchildren’s events. He rarely missed a youth sporting event, concert, or award ceremony. He loved birthday parties and his voice singing “Happy Birthday” will be sadly missed. If you told Kleo your name, he remembered it forever. Kleo seemed to know everyone in the area, and warmly greeted them, by name. If you didn’t know Kleo, he probably knew who you were because he knew your father, mother, brother or some relative. Outside of family, Kleo loved his model trains and clocks. He collected both and was proud of his train setup that had taken over the family basement. Outside of polka music, he loved nothing more than the sound of a cuckoo clock or grandfather clock and had several in each room. Kleo’s friendly greetings, affectionate smile, humor, and desire to help others will be fondly missed by his family, his winter friends in Lake Havasu, AZ, his summer friends at the campground, and everyone who knew him. The world has lost one of the truly good guys. Kleo is survived by his wife of 57 years, Yvonne; five children, Christine Paoletti of Green Bay, Jeff (Lynn) Hanson of Hartford, WI, Melanie (Chris) Maki of Quinnesec, Tim (Diane) Hanson of Madison, WI and Terry (Margaret) Hanson of Iron Mountain; grandchildren, Angela (Geoff) Freeman, Valri Hanson, Dr. Brandon (Alyssa) Maki, Alison (Scott) PaolettiKromer, Stefni Hanson, Korey (Amy) Maki, Jaymin Hanson, Andy Rahm, Elina Maki, Christian Gemignani, Kianna Hanson, Chase Hanson, Katarina Hanson, Brialle Hanson, Natania Hanson and Cailee Hanson; step-grandchildren, Adam and Ashley Nelson; great granddaughters, Halle Kate Maki and Cecilia Freeman; several sister and brother-in-laws and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Michael Paoletti; two brothers, Gerald and Clair; and four sisters, Lorena, Crystal, Maxine and Yvonne. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Rev. Peter Erickson and Pastor Larry Neargarth will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Kleo's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kleo Hanson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com . The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Kleo W. Hanson

April 18, 1929 - January 18, 2015