A local businessman who, for many years helped to promote and organize tractor rides in southwest Iowa, died Saturday. In memory of Maynard Hansen, owner of the Tune Up Inn in Wiota, tractor Ride enthusiasts are being asked to bring their tractors to Hansen’s funeral service on Friday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Brayton Lutheran Church located on the northwest edge of Brayton.

Maynard Hansen (Kessler Funeral Home obituary photo)

Ride participants are asked to show up with their tractors one hour prior to the service (or at 9:30 am) Friday. Steve Best of B & B Barrett Trailer Sales at 3270 J Avenue will be the tractor unloading point.