David Lester Hahn

David Lester Hahn obituary, Suffolk, VA

David Lester Hahn

David Hahn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Oct. 21, 2024.

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David Lester Hahn went home to be with his beloved wife of 65 years, Chrystal W. Hahn on October 19, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1936 in Hanover, PA to the late, David A. and Mamie Hahn. David is also preceded in death by his grandsons, David and Kevin Hahn.
He served in the US Army from 1959-1962; two of those years being in Germany. David worked for VEPCO, now known as Dominion Power and retired after 38 years. He was a lifelong Mason and charter member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. David also had a passion for woodworking; making furniture and indoor/outdoor ornaments.
David is survived by his sons, David (Mamie) and Stephen (Hope); grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew, and Stephanie; and great grandchild, Ryan.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1 PM at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High St. Portsmouth, VA 23703. Family will be available for visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. A private burial will follow and a reception will be held at the church following burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to EDMARC for Children, 516 London Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23704 or to a charity of your choice.
R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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