Mitchell Edward Hanson

Mitchell Edward Hanson

Williamsburg

Mitchell Edward Hanson was born October 5, 1977 in Marengo, Iowa, the son of Arnold and Elaine (Martin) Hanson. Mitch lost his ongoing battle with alcohol addiction peacefully passing away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, at the age of 46 years. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1996 and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for the last 19 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed all types of music, telling a good story or joke, golfing, playing pool, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and sharing laughs and beers with friends. Although he had his struggles, his heart was full of love and kindness. Never a harsh word was said or a grudge held. He was very proud of his family, and he bragged about them often. He always had a smile to greet people and a kind word to share.

He is survived by his mother, Elaine (Bob) Hanson-Mowry of Williamsburg; daughter, Kennady Rathjen of Marengo; siblings, Diana (Russ) Nichols of Williamsburg, Mark (Lisa) Hanson of Denville, NJ, Angie (Scott) Westcott of Williamsburg and Marty (Rachael) Hanson of Williamsburg, Significant Other Stacey Mumm of Williamsburg, 9 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and -nephews; and stepsiblings, Chris (Gail) Mowry, Catherine (Alfonzo) Perez, Angela (Scott) Daugherty and Mary (Don) Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arnie Hanson Jr., and grandparents, Arnie Sr. and Veda Hanson and George and Clara Martin.

A Funeral Mass was 1:30 pm Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Williamsburg. Visitation was 4:00-7:00 pm Monday at St. Mary Hall in Williamsburg with a Rosary service at 3:30 pm. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Parnell. A Memorial fund has been established for Iowa County 4-H. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.