Kenneth W. Hanson, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 3, 1939 to the late Vern and Eva Hanson. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Edith Hanson; daughters, Patricia (Greg) Hanson-Fairchild and Angela Hanson; grandchildren, Kayleigh McGahan and Clarissa Hanson; great-granddaughter, Paetyn; sisters, Anna Berridge, Hazel McMahon and Florence Slonaker; brother, Gene (Joanne) Hanson; sister-in-law, Julie Walls; nephew, John (Allie) Hanson Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 10-11am at Schoedinger North Chapel 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229 where a funeral service will immediately follow at 11am. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Kenneth's name.