Harold's Photo president Bob Hanson died Wednesday in Sioux Falls

Bob Hanson, the third-generation owner and president of Harold’s Photo in Sioux Falls, died Wednesday.

Hanson, whose full name was Robert, was born August 2, 1946. He died May 17 at the age of 76 following complications from heart surgery at the Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, according to his obituary.

Harold’s Photo is one of the oldest businesses in Sioux Falls. The store at 912 W. 41st Street does photo finishing, sells cameras and equipment and prints photos on canvas, metal and more.

Hanson's grandfather, Emil, started the business in 1910. Hanson joined the team in 1969 and later co-owned it with his cousins. In the early 1990s, he took over as sole owner and grew the business to nine locations in three states. Most recently, he ran it with help from his children David, Andrew and Emily.

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The Argus Leader has worked with Harold’s, and Hanson, for several years.

Hanson was in the Sioux Falls store nearly every day and is often remembered for his kind laugh, according to his obituary.

The Sioux Falls local attended Washington High School. In college, Hanson worked as an event photographer while studying for a business degree at the University of Nebraska.

In his later years, he served as a member of the ProMaster board of directors and the Photographic Marketing Association board of directors. He was also involved with the Sioux Falls Planning Commission, on the board of directors of Home Federal Bank and a member of First Congregational Church in Sioux Falls.

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A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home downtown. The memorial service is Wednesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church. Instead of flowers, the family is asking donations be made in Hanson’s honor to the Sioux Falls Christian Together Campaign or the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

Hanson was also a European sports car collector and spent much of his time restoring cars and driving across the country. The family has asked people drive their favorite car to the service in his honor.

Hanson is survived by his wife, Ann, his three children, and his three grandchildren: Charles (15), Henry (11) and Caroline (7).

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