Age 85, passed from this world on March 21, 2023 and went with great rejoicing to be with the Lord. Duaine was also known as “Butch” or simply “Pastor” by the many family and friends who were blessed to have had him in their lives. He was born on June 5, 1937 to Daniel and Lillian Hanson. He resided in St. Louis South County.
Duaine loved his family deeply and will be missed by his wife, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Turnbough), his sons, David and Daniel (Carol), his daughter Theresa, and his grandchildren David Jr. (Rachel), Tabitha (John), Jeremiah (Erin), Amanda (Zachary), David (Bethany), Joshua and Jacob. His great-grandchildren are: Ava, Lena, Michael (Lexi), Daniel, Joseph, Izaiah, Miley, Jackson, Lillien, Abriel, Eleanor, Oliver, Camden, Blake, Abbey, and Brody. He is also survived by his sisters Shirley O’Brien and Pat Galaske. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Linda Hanson.
As a celebration of their love and their growing legacy, Reverend Hanson and his wife, Helen, renewed their wedding vows on their 50th wedding anniversary. The service was officiated by their son David. They were surrounded by their family, their church family, and many friends.
By profession, Reverend Hanson drove a liquid oxygen tanker truck for over 40 years and he retired from PraxAir (formerly Linde/Union Carbide). He participated in several “road-eo’s” for demonstrated excellence in over-the-road driving. He surpassed the milestone of having driven 2 million accident-free miles, an accomplishment of which he was very humble and his family was very proud. To celebrate their retirement, their children sent Butch and Helen on a vacation to Washington DC.
After answering the call to minister, Duaine studied and became an ordained minister. Since 1972, he had read the Bible cover to cover 70 times. He and his wife served multiple congregations from the time of his calling until the Lord called him home, totaling over 50 years. After finishing his workday during the week, he could be found knocking on doors in the community to share the Gospel of Christ. For several years, he recorded a weekly radio broadcast of his sermons. In addition, he restored and updated the church buildings where he served. He was self-taught in construction, electrical, and woodworking. He used his many talents to serve the Lord in every aspect of his life and led hundreds to accept Christ as Savior. His goal in life was to be able to say that he had never met someone with whom he had not shared the Gospel.
Services; The funeral will be held on March 29, 2023 at 10:00 in the morning at Kutis Funeral Home on Lemay Ferry. The visitation will be held on March 28, 2023 from 4 pm-8pm. Interment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery.
Steve and I send our deepest condolences for your loss of such a great man.
Steve and I send our deepest condolences for your loss of such a great man.
My sincere sympathies to daughter Teri, and the entire family!! I heard great things about this mighty man from her!!! What a tremendous testimony above, of this man, who sacrificed himself, for his worthy and mighty Savior!!! and sounds like loved all those around him, especially his family!! I could tell Teri loved her dad so much which also says so much about this man!!! The Lord comfort each of you, with His peace and love, at this difficult time.
Pete Abadeer
(Teri’s doc in Bloomington, IL)
My sincere sympathies to daughter Teri, and the entire family!! I heard great things about this mighty man from her!!! What a tremendous testimony above, of this man, who sacrificed himself, for his worthy and mighty Savior!!! and sounds like loved all those around him, especially his family!! I could tell Teri loved her dad so much which also says so much about this man!!! The Lord comfort each of you, with His peace and love, at this difficult time.
Pete Abadeer
(Teri’s doc in Bloomington, IL)
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So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I can only imagine the meeting of him and Grandma. He was truly a great minister. Rest in peace Uncle Butch.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I can only imagine the meeting of him and Grandma. He was truly a great minister. Rest in peace Uncle Butch.
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Hanson, Teri, and the rest of the family for your loss. I only met Mr. Hanson a few times, but I heard so much about him from Teri, and I’ve seen his handiwork in her home (art and furniture), and also in Teri herself, who is deeply kind and loving. He will be missed, but I’m sure his family is comforted to know how hard he worked to bring people to the Lord, and he accomplished everything God set for him.
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Hanson, Teri, and the rest of the family for your loss. I only met Mr. Hanson a few times, but I heard so much about him from Teri, and I’ve seen his handiwork in her home (art and furniture), and also in Teri herself, who is deeply kind and loving. He will be missed, but I’m sure his family is comforted to know how hard he worked to bring people to the Lord, and he accomplished everything God set for him.
Dear Teri,
Although I never knew your dad I did hear many wonderful stories. It is obvious the man he was because of the woman he raised. Through you I can see what a wonderful person he must have been. Your giving heart, kind spirit and loving gesturers certainly exemplify the way you were raised. You have our deepest sympathy. He work is done on earth, may he rest in peace in Glory.
Dear Teri,
Although I never knew your dad I did hear many wonderful stories. It is obvious the man he was because of the woman he raised. Through you I can see what a wonderful person he must have been. Your giving heart, kind spirit and loving gesturers certainly exemplify the way you were raised. You have our deepest sympathy. He work is done on earth, may he rest in peace in Glory.