Ernest M. Hanson, 80, of Inver Grove Heights died April 9, 2012. Survived by wife of 56 years, Lois; son, Bob (Karen) Hanson; daughter, Cindy (Jim) Kinde; five grandchildren Nick, Chris, John, Joel and Chelsea; and brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. April 12 at Kandt and Tetrick Funeral Home, 140 Eighth Ave. N., South St Paul. Funeral service was April 12. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Longtime employee of the Waterous Company.
