Randolph (Randy) was born December 13, 1918 in Nelson Township to Nets and Petra Hanson and during childhood attended Daily School. He married Kathleen Mennis (daughter of Albert and Jennie Mennis) of Kathryn, October 6, 1945. Kathleen and Randy have 4 children: Candis (Mrs. Duane Hoffmeyer), Wing, North Dakota, Steven, Lisbon, North Dakota, (he married Susan Aarseth of Nome, North Dakota), Linda (Mrs. Ron Kohler), Valley City. Kenneth of Kathryn.
The Hansons farmed in Nelson township and bought the home farm (Nels Hanson's) in 1954. The family moved into Kathryn in 1956 where Randy operated a service station while continuing farming. He operated this station from 1956 to 1964. He then worked for Barnes County as a Blade Operator from 1964 to 1972. He is now employed as a Carpenter for Great Plains Supply.
He is presently serving as Mayor of Kathryn. Mrs. Hanson is employed as Nurses Aid at Sheyenne Memorial Nursing Home. The Hansons built a new home in Kathryn in 1962. The farm is now operated by Ron Kohler, a son-in-law.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 95