Orlynn Hanson, 78
Published on September 16, 2021 at 2:43pm EDT | Author: Chad Koenen
0Orlynn Ann Hanson was born May 25, 1943 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of Earnest and Pearl (Glover) Benson. She passed away September 9, 2021 at the Frazee Care Center.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and grew up in the Rochert area. Orlynn graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1961.
In 1963, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Gallbrecht in South Dakota. To this union three children were born and they made their home in Frazee. Orlynn was a homemaker, daycare mom, did seamstress work, and when the kids were young was a 4-H leader. Leroy passed away in 1977.
On July 5, 1985, Orlynn was united in marriage to Dwayne Hanson in Frazee. She worked at the Frazee Care Center and drove clients and patients on the People Express Van for over 30 years. Orlynn was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and sang in the church choir. She belonged to the birthday club, quilting club and enjoyed playing cards.
Orlynn liked doing crafts, going on 4-wheeler trips, and mowing grass with her tractor, but her true passion was horses. She loved horse-riding and caring for them on her horse farm and was truly the “horse lady” of Frazee.
She is survived by her children: Clio (Buck) Jepson, Robin (Jeff) Holmer, Jeremy (Sara) Gallbrecht; grandchildren: Kari, Cory, Madison, Charlie, Emma, Ramsey, Mason; great-grandchild: Andrew; siblings: Kathy (Keith) Brecken, Bradley Stall, Kevin Stall, Darwin Stall, Wayne Stall.
Orlynn was preceded in death by her parents: Earnest and Pearl Benson; husbands LeRoy Gallbrecht, Dwayne Hanson; great granddaughter Ava; sisters: Valerie and Tammy Stall.
Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial held at the Lakeside Cemetery in Frazee. Arrangements are with Furey Funeral Home of Frazee. www.FureyFH.com