Helen Louise Hanson

Helen L. Hanson, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Helen Louise Neuenschwander was born on August 31, 1929, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Fred and Frieda (Hinrick) Neuenschwander. She graduated from Fairmont High School. On July 4, 1948, Helen was united in marriage to Carl Einard Hanson. The couple met while Carl was in Fairmont working for the railroad. Together, Carl and Helen returned to Austin to live and raise their family. She worked for 17 years at J. C. Penny as a salesclerk and then for many years in the office at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Helen loved crocheting, quilting, and time spent with her family. She also enjoyed traveling overseas and around the United States, and together with Carl went on many cruises. We will love and miss her forever.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Judy Hanson of Savage and Linda Ehmke of Austin; grandson, Scott Ehmke; and sister, Darlene (Jerome) Espelund. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Carl; parents, Fred and Frieda; brother, Clifford (Phyllis) Neuenschwander; and sister, Leona (Herbert) Benck.

The memorial service for Helen will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.