Lucas William Hanson – Stewartville, MN

Lucas, 4, of Stewartville, MN passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home.

Lucas, or Luke, was born October 14, 2021, at 10:02am at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.  He lived in Rochester, MN for his first three years, before moving to Stewartville, MN in 2024.  Luke attended preschool at Rochester Catholic School – St. Pius X and was the member of the 3K class.

Luke loved learning, helping, and making friends.  His favorite color was red, and would let you know that only, "red makes red."  Luke always was on the move, especially outdoors, his favorite activities including fishing, going to the park, hiking, playing baseball, riding his balance bike, playing in the snow, swimming in a pool or lake, and many other activities.  He'd even critique people at the boat launch on their backing up skills.  If Luke could not be outdoors, he loved baking, crafting, and reading. He also loved anything Paw Patrol related, Chase being his favorite.  Lucas looked for the moon every night/day and loved seeing the Northern Lights over the last couple years.  He searched for rainbows wherever possible and always pointed out the corn cob water tower in Rochester.  Most of all, he loved spreading joy by making people smile and laugh.

He is survived by his parents, Zachary and Johanna Hanson of Stewartville, MN; his paternal grandparents Jeffrey (Pops) and Susan (Gramzy) Hanson of Rochester, MN; his maternal grandparents James (Pa) and Jeanne (Ma) Pearce of Ashland, WI; five uncles/aunts; and numerous cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.  The family is asking for those attending to wear red in some way to honor Luke.

The family requests that memorial gifts be designated to Zollman Zoo at Oxbow Park.