John Richard Hanson Sr

John Richard Hanson, Sr., 77 of Sherrard died January 29, 2006 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Homewood Evangelical Free, Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline.
John was born May 8, 1928 in Quincy, MA to Hans Emil and Margaret (Spillane) Hanson. He married Elaine Smith on November 22, 1952 in Aberdeen, Maryland. She preceded him in death in 1978. He later married Sandra Jones Cary on May 23, 1981 at Homewood Evangelical Free Church.
John was a retired logistics management specialist formerly employed at the Rock Island Arsenal.
John served in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He attended Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include:
Wife Sandra Hanson Sherrard, IL
Children Anne (Tom) Wilcox California
Shawn (Joel) Morgan Wyoming
Diane (Bill) Kohlhaas Peoria, IL
John R. (Patty) Hanson, Jr. Hannibal, MO
Bradley (Renee) Cary Byron, IL
Bryan (Laury) Cary Honolulu, HA
17 grandchildren
10 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Elaine and a son Bart Cary.
Online condolences may be expressed to John's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com