Raymond Ernest Hanson, 78, died June 6, 2018, at his home in Custer, SD.

Raymond was born April 8, 1940, on a farm in Kief, ND, where he and he and wife eventually lived and raised their family.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ione; and his children, Violet Hanson; Kathleen (Sean) Meehan; Sophie Hanson; Alan Hanson; Melissa (Terry) Steinhouse; Cindy (Eric) Swanson as well as 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Alvina (Grosz) Hanson; daughters, Jean Hanson and Barbara Haugen.

A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2018, at Living Outreach Church in Custer, SD with Pastor Joel Zolkowski officiating.