Joseph William Haenn

Joseph William Haenn, formerly of Chalfont, PA, died on October 21, 2025, in Telford, PA. Born in Philadelphia on April 16, 1917, he was the son of the late Frederick George and Eva (Hutton) Brown of Dublin, PA.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hilltown, PA, where he married Florence M. Kramer of Silverdale. They were married for 74 years prior to her death in March, 2017. He is a 1935 graduate of Sellersville Perkasie High School. He retired from the US Gauge, where he worked for 45 years as a milling machine operator and moved to Tampa, FL, in 1982.

During WWII, he served as a mechanic on B 24 bombers in the 8thArmy Air Force, 2nd Air Division, in the 467th Bombardment Group (Heavy) stationed at Rackheath, England. He was past Commander of A. F. Wick VFW Post 5588 in Chalfont and Harris Post 4321 in Tampa, FL. He was also a member of the American Legion and of VFW Post 5308 in Telford.

Most of his time was spent volunteering in the communities wherever he lived. While still young, he became a member of the Dublin Fire Company; and he later became a life member of the Chalfont Chemical Fire Company #1, where he served for 32 years, 19 years as Assistant Fire Chief. During his time on the Chalfont Ambulance Corps, he was cited as Rescue Volunteer of the Year by the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce and received the David Burpee Award in 1982 for his service. He volunteered in the emergency rooms at Tampa General Hospital and Grandview Hospital. While in his retirement years in FL, he also volunteered in the maintenance department at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1998.

He belonged to many organizations including the Keystone State Fire Chiefs Association, Bucks County Fire Chiefs Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Machinists and AARP, where he was an officer in FL. He was also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.

Joe found great joy in gardening, hunting, archery, woodworking and making clocks. He will be remembered as a hard working, honest and generous man--quiet in nature, yet a powerful role model in both work and life.

He is survived by his daughter, Judith "Judie" M. Herb of Allentown, PA; his daughter-law, Lynn Van Scoyoc of Durham, NC; his two granddaughters, Kimberly Miller (Worth) of Hurdle Mills, NC, and Christine White (Shawn) of Orlando, FL; and his great-grandson, Cody Willett.

In addition to his parents and wife, Joe is preceded in death by his son, Joseph F. Haenn; his grandson Joseph F. Haenn, Jr.; his son-in-law Donald Herb; and his three sisters, Ethel Thomson, Marian Mellor, and Eva Mann.

Memorial services will be held on November 22, 2025 at 11 AM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 1530 Augsburg Drive in Hilltown, PA. A calling hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 AM. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Cemetery will immediately follow the service. All are welcome to a luncheon at the church after the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1530 Augsburg Drive, Hilltown, PA 18927.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 E. Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. To send condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com.