Darwin D. Hanson, age 86 of North Canton, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Royal and Martha (Stanek) Hanson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lois (Houdeshell) Hanson, and brother Ron Hanson. Darwin loved his family, golfing, woodcarving, and was an avid reader. He retired from Sear's after 41 years working many different positions and working up to becoming a manager. Darwin is survived by his children Vicki Sutek (Ray Roessner), Pam (Michael) Hunt, Craig (Cindy) Hanson, Curt (Melissa) Hanson, seven grandchildren; Kelli and Nicholas Sutek, Jacob Reeves, Kayla Hunt, Adam (Mary) Hanson, Andrew and Caden Hanson, and four great grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, October 15th from 10 to 11 am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (7707 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44721) with services to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Henry Warstler Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Darwin's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.