Howard Alan Hahn

Howard “Howie” Alan Hahn, age 85 years, 3 months, 10 days, passed peacefully on December 19, 2024.

Howard was a man who loved God and his family with all his heart. His kind and gentle soul will be his legacy. He loved to make everyone laugh with his many anecdotes and humorous quotes.

He was the only son of Caroline Kroiss Hahn and Howard Hahn. Howard was a loving brother to his sister Judy Hahn Gleason Winkel and family, especially his nephew Jeff Gleason.

After growing up in Appleton, Howard held many positions at companies including Appleton Movie Theater, Universal Paper Company, Appleton Foundry, various local establishments, WE Energies, and Grand Chute Wal-Mart Garden Center. Howard made many friends wherever he worked. He was a good Samaritan to all his neighbors.

Howard leaves his beloved family behind:

Rosemary Fox Vander Velden Hahn, to whom he was married 49 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

Cynthia (Russ) Forseth and family: Jennifer (Justin) Roche and children JonRussell Tradd, Jack Howard, Jude Oliver Fox, and Julianne Manon; Sarah Anne Forseth; Violette (Rev. Pastor Daniel) Ayers and children LilyCait Noelle, Kinsley Analise, and Ellaya Caroline; Elissa (Tim) Beimal and children Theodore James and Elleanore Anne; and Emily (Dustin) Champion and children Weston Paul, Lydia Marie, Stella Eloise, and Vera Layne.

Pamela (Joseph) Sturm.

Lisa Marie Vander Velden and children Michael Travis, PhD (Priscilla) Stevens and children Michael Gregory, Andrew Travis, and Jacob Ryan.

Matthew Troy and daughter Alexis Stevens.

Howard was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joyce E. Fox Peterson.

Howard’s faith and Godly principles were founded with the anointed Biblical truths taught through the ministry of the late Rev. Pastor John Bridges at Christian Life Center, Neenah, the late Rev. Pastor Michael Schmalz at Apostolic Truth Church, Appleton, Rev. Pastor Aaron Soto, Rev. Pastor Dustin Hoffman, and Rev. Elder Pastor John and Rose Soto of Apostolic Truth Church, Appleton. These foundations were continued under the ministry of Rev. Pastor Patrick Kloehn of Calvary Apostolic Church, Clintonville.

O what a day that will be

When my Jesus I shall see

When I look upon His face

The One who saved me by His grace

When He takes me by the hand

And leads me to the Promised Land

O what a day, glorious day

That will be

You made it home, Howard, in the arms of Jesus!

A private family worship service is planned. A private graveside service in the spring is being arranged.