Craig LeRoy Hansen, 69, of Aitkin, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby. Craig was born September 9, 1953 in Swatara to Virgil and Marilyn (Temple) Hansen. Craig graduated from South High School in Minneapolis. He worked for Anderson Trucking, receiving the 2 million Mile Safe Driving Award. Craig loved the outdoors and was always after the elusive 10-point buck and trophy wood duck. He also loved both fishing and spear fishing.
Craig is preceded in death by his father, Virgil and step mother, Anna Lou “Amy”.
Craig is survived by his mother, Marilyn Anderson of Beaverton, Oregon; son, Ernie (Chelsea Brink) Hansen of Duluth; 2 grandchildren, Juniper and Iris Hansen; siblings, Gary (Linda) Hansen of Aitkin, Dan (Melanie) Hansen of Moose Lake and Dale (Penny) Hansen of Aitkin; nieces and nephews, Leslie, Shaun, Kim, Jeff, Emily and Haley; other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Craig’s life will be held Sunday, May 21st at 1:00 PM at 43245 Daisy Street, Aitkin. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.srtfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.
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