Donald Hahn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald Hahn, 88, of Deshler, Ohio died peacefully on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Center. Don was born July 26th, 1930 at his home in Hamler, Ohio to the late Emil and Augusta (Spoering) Hahn. On May 8, 1952 he married Mildred (Tietje) Hahn at St. John Lutheran Church, Deshler, Ohio. Don helped build the Campbell Soup Plant in Napoleon and after it was constructed, he operated its laundry department for over 35 years. After retirement he worked part-time for the Graminex Company. Don served overseas in Chaumont, France in the 48th Fighter Squadron for the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He attained the rank of Corporal/Active Sargent. Don was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church, Deshler. He was a member of the Hamler American Legion Post 262 and the Bavarian Haus. He enjoyed working in his yard and garden, playing cards, throwing horseshoes, fishing, and watching the Indians, Browns, and Buckeyes. However, two things he loved the most were the Henry County Fair and spending time with his family. Don is survived by his wife, Mildred; children, John (Pamela) Hahn of Malinta, Bonnie (John) Fleetwood of Holgate, Mark (Jenifer) Hahn of Deshler, and David (Dana) Hahn of Deshler; grandchildren, Keli (Jay) Navarre, Brian (Jessica) Hahn, Ashley Hahn, Justin Hahn, Mandy (Brent) Clemens, Joshua (Melissa) Fleetwood, Gregg Hahn, Chelsea Fleetwood, and Jacob Hahn (Courtney Maurer); great-grandchildren, Kade, Kendra, and Kale Navarre, Kameron and Konnor Hahn, Jazlynn Davis and Jozy Young, Aviana Hahn, Grant and Hudson Clemens, and Asher Fleetwood; 3 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren, and a sister, Imogene Dachenhaus of Hamler, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Zachary Taylor Hahn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29th at St. John Lutheran Church, Deshler, Ohio. Interment will follow at the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Hamler American Legion. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, CHP Defiance Hospice, or the American Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergergray.com

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Donald Hahn

July 26, 1930 - May 23, 2019