Donald Hahn Obituary
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He was born on December 30, 1947 to Frank and Violet (Gonsowski) Hahn. Don was raised in Bark River and attended Escanaba schools, graduating class of 1965.
On June 30, 1979, Donald married Kathleen Milavec at St. Francis de Sales Church in Manistique.
Don served in the U.S. Army, receiving the National Defense Service Medal.
Don worked as a machinist at Harnischfeger until their closure and then was employed with several different area businesses until his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling jokes. He enjoyed playing card games with his family. His most treasured time was being with his family, especially grandchildren. Don loved the many large family get-togethers throughout the years and looked forward to each and every one of them. Don always made sure to have his disposable Polaroid camera handy to document every picture in true time.
Don was Catholic by faith.
Among survivors include his wife, Kathy of Bark River; daughters, Brenda (Joe) Jack of Cornell, Kristin (Jeremy Casey) Hahn of Escanaba, and Jennifer Hahn of Escanaba; five grandchildren, Mitchelle Page, Grace and Margaret Hahn, and Emma and Evan Jack; siblings, John (Sue) Hahn of Wilson and Mary Hansen of Escanaba; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 21st from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. with Rev. Rick Courier officiating.
Burial will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Manistique.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials to assist with the funeral may be made by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net and using the tribute fund tab.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
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