Gaylord Lloyd Hanson, age 93, of Pigeon Falls, formerly of Blair, died on Friday, November 6, 2020 in the Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse.

Gaylord was born on November 15, 1926 in Trempealeau County, WI to Arthur and Gertrude (Ruff) Hanson.  He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Gaylord married Thelma Johnson on February 25, 1948 in Whitehall.  Thelma preceded Gaylord in death on July 9, 2008.

Gaylord was a farmer early in his marriage in American Valley.  In 1965, Gaylord and Thelma settled their family in Wyoming, MN where he became a career truck driver with Consolidated Freightways and retired after 45 years of employment.  He then relocated to Blair and enjoyed his retirement.

Gaylord lived the last eight years of his life in a loving and caring community in the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center.  Thank you all so much for taking care of our Dad!

Gaylord is survived by six sons, Don (Sabina), Jerry (Cherie), Mike (Bonnie), Jim, Jeff (Lisa) and Steve (Becky); three daughters, Sandy, Karen (Sam) and Debi (Dan); 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Gaylord was preceded in death by two brothers, Ardell and Donnie; two sisters, Lila Klink and Verna Gilbertson and two grandsons, Chad and Travis Hanson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Jack Funeral Home with burial in the Rest Haven Cemetery both in Blair.  Vicar Paul Sannerud will officiate.  Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison American Legion Post #231.  Facial coverings and social distancing will be required.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Gaylord and Thelma left a large footprint in the world to continue their legacy.

Memorials may be designated to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.