Joan M. Hanson, 80, of Port Austin Township, passed away on July 22, 2018 at Courtney Manor after a brief illness.

She was born on June 6, 1938 in Elkton to the late Herbert and Marietta (Souva) Bittner.

On January 31, 1959, she married the love of her life, Alfred Hanson at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe.

She attended Elkton High School and graduated as Valedictorian in 1956.  She was a drum majorette at Elkton High School, Alma College and the Bad Axe Drum and Bugle Corps.

Joan was employed in the banking field for over twenty years and then worked with her husband, Al, in the family automotive business.   Many knew Joan as being a gifted golfer.  She participated and won several championships at Bird Creek Golf Course and Verona Hills Golf Course.  She had 6 holes-in-one; two during the same round.  She also enjoyed gardening and maintained numerous flower gardens up until she was hospitalized.

Joan is survived by her husband, Al Hanson of Port Austin; son, Kelly J. Hanson of Port Austin and daughter, Cindy Krohn and her husband Curt of Las Vegas; four grandchildren: Tyler Hanson of Bad Axe and Chris Hanson and his wife, Julie of Reed City, Casey Krohn of Las Vegas and Caitlin O'Brien and her husband, Kevin of Las Vegas; two great-grandchildren:  Alaina and Ethan Hanson.  She is also survived by her brothers, Jerry Bittner and his wife, Chrystal of Idaho, Bill Bittner and his wife, Diane, of Elkton and Jim Bittner of California; and sister-in-law, Carol Bittner of Saginaw.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert (Ronnie) Bittner.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating.   Cremation will take place following the service.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and at the church on Wednesday, July 25 ^th from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Memorials may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to the family discretionary fund.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com