Elwin T. Hahn

Elwin Hahn Obituary

Elwin T. Hahn Chippewa Lake/ Battle Creek Elwin T. Hahn, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born on May 10, 1949 in Big Rapids, MI to Thomas and Margaret (Zuse) Hahn and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School. In August of 1974 he married Rosemary A. Hammond in Battle Creek. The couple raised their family in the Canton, Shepherd and Battle Creek areas. Elwin received a degree in Industrial Chemistry from Ferris State University and later went back to Ferris for a degree in Pharmacy. He was formerly employed by Dow Corning in Midland. He worked for Rite Aide Pharmacy for 35 years and for the last 17 years has enjoyed his work as a district manager. Elwin instilled ethical values in his children and was a caring, nurturing and honorable man. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Elwin enjoyed tools and the ability to fix things around the house, he loved his dogs and boating. He looked forward to going hunting especially for deer and elk. Through the years Elwin and Rosemary offered a caring home to 13 exchange students. Elwin will be remembered by his family for being a good family man who took the time to teach his children what he knew. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Rosemary of Chippewa Lake and Battle Creek; two adoring sons, Andrew (Wendy) Hahn of Rockford and Nathan Hahn of Manhattan, NY; one sister Sharon (Bud) Spaugh, 2 brothers David and Wayne (Joyce) Hahn all of Chippewa Lake; 4 nieces, 4 nephews. Elwin was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Margaret. Funeral services for Elwin will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with visitation one hour prior. Interment will take place at Chippewa Lake Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in his name can be made to the National Rifle Association or a Ferris State Pharmacy Scholarship Fund. Share a memory or sign the registry book online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Feb. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Elwin Hahn

6 Entries

Amna Khan

February 14, 2011

I knew Elwin for the last four years as Pharmacy district Manager. He was the most honest, dedicated and fair PDM I have ever seen in rite aid. He was my mentor and role model. I truly respected him and will always remember him in my prayers.

Christina Oisten

February 10, 2011

I knew Elwin when he was my partner at Perry Drug, back in the day, in Mt. Pleasant. He taught me how to be a fair, honest, sincere, caring pharmacist,...some of which I couldn't appreciate until years later. But I did come clean with him and tell him how I look back and see all that he taught me, without me wanting to learn. He truly has helped me to be a better pharmacist, and person. I was devastated to hear of his passing, and my heart goes out to your entire family. May God guide you thru this painful time. Our loss is Gods gain.

February 10, 2011

Mrs. Hahn and family,
I knew Elwin only as my Pharmacy District Manager. He was always very friendly and nice to me. El was honest , trustworthy and conscientious. We always talked when he came into my store and he often spoke of his family. I could tell he was especially proud of his boys. I am very sorry for your loss. We will all miss him.
Brad Beams, RPh, Rite Aid, Three Rivers, MI

Karen Lewis

February 7, 2011

Rosemary and Family,
I feel so sad for the loss of your husband of 37 years and cannot imagine how you are holding up. I pray you feel God's guidance through this trying time. I did not know Elwin personally, but you may remember that you and I served on the Board of Deacons at the Pennfield Presbyterian church for a time. I would also like to express my sympathy to your brother David, who I graduated with from Pennfield High School in 1966 and send special thoughts and prayers from my daughter, Hope, and I to your sons and their families. Andrew and Hope graduated from Pennfield School in 1995.

May God hold you in his loving arms during this time of sorry and lift you up with his promises of an everlasting life. My prayers as well as the prayers of the Pennfield Presbyterian Church are with you

February 5, 2011

R.I.P. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE'RE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. ELWIN WILL BE TRUELY MISSED FROM THE EMPLOYEES AT STORE 1486.

February 4, 2011

Rosemary, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been through so much and my heart goes out to you. I know we haven't seen each other in a long time, but know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad we were able to meet at Curves and get to know each other. You are a wonderful caring person and I am here for you. Love, Shannon Mead

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