Alfred L. Hanson was born August 11, 1930, to Albert and Clara Hanson in Bemidji, MN., as the 3 ^rd child in a family of 10 children (5 boys and 5 girls).  The family moved to Custer in 1942 and relocated to Hanna, WY in 1945.  When his mother died in 1946, the family all stayed together, growing, up and caring for each other, moving back and forth living in different places in WY and Custer. While in Custer the children attended school at 4 mile. Later each married having families of their own.  A family where life begins, and love never ends. They have always remained a very close family through the years, having Family Reunions each year, usually around 4 ^th of July, which gather together close to 90 family members each reunion.

As a young boy Alfred and his brothers worked in the timber. Alfred started out cutting logs on the end of a crosscut saw. Alfred, his dad and brothers Dick, Elmer and Harry all served in the Military. Also, two grandsons, Ryan and Joel Van Schoonhoven. In 1950, Alfred met the love of his life, Isabel Olson. They were married January 11, 1953, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer where they have been active members ever since.

Alfred and Isabel have been long time Custer residents. Alfred was a log cutter working in the timber for many years and was also good at doing many other jobs, which included building their home.  He and Isabel enjoyed owning the Reuzit Shop in Custer, for 20 years, until 2011. Alfred and Isabel were blessed with four children: Jim, Marilyn, Linda and John; nine grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Clara Hanson; three brothers, Dick, Elmer and Tom Hanson; two sisters, Betty McKee and Edith Simms.

He is survived by his wife, Isabel Hanson of sixty six years; two sons, Jim (Sandy) Hanson of Newcastle, WY; John Hanson of Custer; two daughters, Marilyn Alexander and Linda (Dan) Bartos of Rapid City, SD; nine grandchildren, Nicole (Ryan) Christiansen of Sheridan, WY; Lacey (Allen) Van Eye of Newcastle, WY; Taryn Broomfield of Rapid City, SD; Jenna (Steve) Ceschini of Rapid City, SD; Kalli (Michael) Hopkins of Centerville, OH; Ryan (Jayne) Van Schoonhoven of Rapid City, SD; Joel (Zandi) Van Schoonhoven of Corpus Christi, TX; Tasia (Nate) Boson of Rapid City, SD, and Brendon Bartos; twenty five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred Drummond of Rawlins, WY; Jean Murray of Grand Junction, CO; Rose Patras of Lincoln, NE; one brother, Harry Hanson of Mesa, AZ; two sisters-in-laws, Elmers wife, Francis of Casper, WY; Tom's wife, Erma of Saratoga, WY; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Alfred loved his Lord Jesus, was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend to all he met.

The last eight months of his life he was fighting the battle of cancer. Alfred passed away to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, May 19, 2019, while at Custer Regional Senior Care, surrounded by his wife and family. He was 88.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Custer with Pastor Eric Obermann as officiant.  Committal services will follow at the Custer Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Army and Custer Veterans Honor Guards. A luncheon will immediately follow at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer.