Dennis "Denny" Lee Hanson, 57, of Rochester passed away June 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Denny was born April 3, 1955 to Ray and Ione Hanson in Preston Village, Minnesota.  He graduated from Mayo High School in 1973.  Denny married Linda Winter on July 18, 1987.  They would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this summer.

Throughout his life, Denny held various positions, most recently with Carpet One in Rochester as the Vice President for Business Development.   He was elected to Rochester City Council in 1999 to represent the First Ward.  In 2004, he was elected as City Council President, a position he currently held.  In addition to his service on City Council, Denny was on numerous boards and committees throughout the city.  He was very dedicated to the City of Rochester and loved every minute of his public service.

Denny enjoyed many activities including golf, vacationing to warmer climates, spending time with family and friends, and following the activities of his grandchildren.

Denny is survived by his wife, Linda; six children, Erin (Brandon) Henderson of Rochester, Missy (Jeff) Hale of Rochester, Brian Winter of Rochester, Nate (Sarah) Hanson of Rochester, Mitch Hanson of Rochester, and Megan (Luke)Sumerfelt of Lake City; 7 grandchildren, Austen, Cooper, Jayden, Gabby, Olivia, Khloe, and Cole; his mother, Ione Hanson of Rochester; one sister Shirley Laqua of Lake City; five brothers Robert (Carol) Hanson of Lake City, Paul (Shelley) Hanson of Canton, Steven (Sara) Hanson of Canton, Mark (Jeanne) Hanson of Rochester, and Kevin Hanson of Rochester; two sister-in-laws, Judy Hanson and Carol Hanson, both of Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hanson; brothers Dick Hanson and Jeff Hanson; brother-in-law Lester Laqua.

Visitation will be in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home on Friday, June 29, from 4-8 p.m. with an Eagles Service at 8 p.m.  A celebration of life will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon, followed by a reception at The Eagles Club. Visitation on Saturday will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Macken Funeral Home is handling arrangements, and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .

**NOTICE**  Additional funeral parking will be available in the Mayo Clinic surface lots directly east and north of Christ United Methodist Church.