Syd J. Hanson, 24, of Lake Crystal

Syd J. Hanson, 24, of Lake Crystal, died Tuesday, Oct.11, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Syd Joseph Hanson was born June 5, 1992, in Owatonna, to Todd and Maria (Guerriero) Hanson. He grew up in Medford where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 2010.  Syd continued his education at Mankato State University and graduated in 2014 with a psychology degree.  He was employed at FLS in Mankato and most recently at Verizon Wireless in tech support.  Syd enjoyed biking, playing video games, cooking, playing Frisbee golf and collecting guns. He was also an avid Vikings fan. His sense of humor and his teasing nature made people laugh.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially enjoyed cats.  Syd’s last act of kindness and generosity was being an organ donor.  He would be happy to know his death made a difference in the life of others.  
He is survived by parents, Todd and Maria Hanson of Owatonna; sister, Raven Hanson of Owatonna; half-sister, Angela Huddleston of Texas; grandparents, Phil and Barb Hanson of West Concord and Josephine Guerriero of Newburgh, N.Y.; aunt and uncles, Teri (Matt) McIntire of Dodge Center, Curt Hanson of Menasha, Wis. and Nunzio Guerriero of Newburgh, N.Y.; cousins, Jessica, Matthew, Caleb, Dominic and Vincent and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by grandfather, Filomeno Guerriero; great-grandmother, June Baldridge and aunt, Carla Saas.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna with Reverend David Breederland officiating.  
Memorials are preferred to Compassionate Friends, www.compassionatefriends.org.