Brian Hanson

Brian Hanson, age 51, of Montevideo, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Montevideo. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Montevideo and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Brian Paul Hanson was born June 23, 1973 in Hutchinson, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Barb (Holtz) Hanson. He was baptized and later confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He grew up in Hutchinson and attended school there and while in high school he began working at Hardee’s. 

Brian worked in many places, including Cable’s Furniture, Target, Schwan’s, Menards and began working at Walmart in 2005. He first worked at the Watertown, South Dakota Walmart before taking a leap of faith to Las Vegas, Nevada, and eventually moved to Montevideo’s Walmart in 2016. Brian was a team lead and enjoyed bringing lighthearted banter to the job with his coworkers.

Brian loved Star Wars and he would often quote lines from the movie. He also enjoyed Marvel movies and the classic cartoons. Brian was a family man who brought the fun and goofy to his wife and boys. He will be remembered for his compassion to others and his love of coffee.

Brian is survived by his wife, Tracy Hanson of Montevideo; sons, Colton, Ashton, Triston; mother, Barb Holtz of Hutchinson; mother-in-law, Lisa (Jeff) Howen of Pierre, SD; father-in-law, Denny (Lisa) Tessmer of Las Vegas, NV; grandmother-in-law, Myra Martin; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Brian is preceded in death by his dad, Robert Hanson; grandparents; brother-in-law, Kyle Tessmer.