HANARD LIEN

Hanard Arthur Lien, 85, of Northfield passed away Oct. 25, 2025, at the Northfield Hospital surrounded by family.
Hanard was born Oct. 28, 1939, the son of Hans O. and Agnes (Tesch) Lien, in Granite Falls, MN. He attended school in Granite Falls and graduated in 1957. Hanard received his bachelor’s degree from Stout State College (UW Stout University). During his time at college, he met the love of his life Marlene Hoegger. They were married on June 3, 1962 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church near Campia, WI. Hanard was an Industrial Arts teacher and started his career in Lewiston, MN.
In 1963, he and Marlene moved to Minneota, where he taught until 1997. Hanard touched many young lives teaching woodworking, welding, electronics and civics during his career. Hanard had a very strong faith and attended church regularly while also participating in numerous fellowship activities. He was active in the community serving on the Minneota Ambulance Squad, Lions Club, Church Council, Sunday School teacher, Charter Member of Southwest Sportsman Club and a Firearms Safety Instructor. While living in Northfield, he was involved in Vision Seekers, Men’s Bible Study, Bethel Annual Garage Sale and Troubadour Men’s Choir.
Hanard is survived by his three children and their families — Jon (Dana) Lien, James (Julie) Lien and Karyn (Jeff) Peterson, as well as 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren — Taylor (Sadie, Axel & Roman) Spanton, Lindsay Spanton, Abby (Nick) Wigen, Mary (Patrick, Imelda & Constantine) Stamos, Skot Lien, Katherine Lien, Ryan Lien, Zachary Lien, Thaddeus Lien, Cole Cattoor, Ty Cattoor. He leaves behind one brother Paul (Joni) Lien and brother-in-law, David Hoegger.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, sister Alice, and his parents Hans and Agnes.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield, MN. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. with a service and lunch to follow. A private family burial will take place at a later time.
Arrangements are with Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home & Crematory, Northfield, MN.