Background
Hanson, Eugene Nelson was born on September 27, 1917 in Iola, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harris Gilbert and Delia (Nelson) Hanson.
Hanson, Eugene Nelson was born on September 27, 1917 in Iola, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harris Gilbert and Delia (Nelson) Hanson.
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1939; Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1940; Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin, 1946; Master of Laws, University of Michigan, 1948; Doctor of Laws, Ohio Northern U., 1985.
Assistant professor of law, Ohio Northern U., Ada, 1947-1951; associate professor, Ohio Northern U., Ada, 1951-1954; professor, Ohio Northern U., Ada, 1954-1975, 76-84; professor emeritus, Ohio Northern U., Ada, since 1984; dean, Ohio Northern U., Ada, 1958-1973; judge, Hardin County Court, 1983-1989. Fulbright professor of University Iceland, 1960. Distinguished visiting professor McGeorge School Law, University of Pacific, 1974-1975, professor, 1975-1976.
President Village Council, 1960-1961. Secretary National Lutheran Campus Ministry, Lutheran Church American, 1964-1967. Member executive board Ohio Synod, 1969-1971.
Member Ohio Bar Association, Order of Coif.
Married Katie Lou Craft, June 29, 1950. Children: P. Louise (Mistress Ronald F. Gossard), Jennifer Lou (Mistress Kyle M. Wilhelm).