Hanson, Donald B. age 83 of Hopkins, MN passed away Sept 11, 2019 at Methodist Hospital. Preceded into death by his parents, Robert & Wilhelmina (Passe) Hanson; brothers, R. Richard Hanson & John Hanson; sister Marlene Hanson. Grateful for having shared his life is his wife Gayle; children, Kathy (Jeff) August & Brad (Melissa) Hanson; grandchildren: Cort Hanson, Hannah Kemp, Brooks Hanson, Cade Hanson; great-grandchild, Kailey Wicklund; siblings: Mary (Harold) Emmons, Art (Marylynn) Hanson, Larry (Barb) Hanson, Bill Hanson; sisters-in-law, Elaine Hanson & Barb Hanson. Don was born in Wabasha, MN where he graduated high school. He was a farm hand for 2 yrs before joining the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1960. He later was a computer programmer for 40+ years. Funeral service will be 11AM, Saturday, Sept. 14 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Hopkins with visitation continuing one hour prior. Visitation will be 5-7PM, Friday, Sept. 13 at: Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins