Rodney Dean Hanson, age 61, of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Rodney was born September 20, 1957 in Rochester, MN, the son of Roy and Clara Hanson. He was united in marriage to Brenda Ingalls Hanson August 24, 1985 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Rodney worked as a Foreman and Groundskeeper for 40+ plus for Olmsted County Parks Department, retiring in 2018. Rod loved motorcycles, and was a longtime member of the Minnesota Street Rod Association. He enjoyed camping, and yearly vacations to Sturgis, SD. Rod was a devoted dad, and his two boys were the love of his life. He recently became a first-time grandfather to his grandson, Matthew Tyler, who he adored.

Rodney is preceded in death by his parents; son, Matthew; brothers: Harold "Tubby" Hanson, and Wayne Hanson; and father-in-law, George Ingalls.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Patrick (Tanya Sutherland) of Eyota, MN; grandson, Matthew; siblings: Lorna Schunke, and Richard "Dick" Hanson both of Rochester, MN.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at River Park Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.