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Joseph Haenn Obituary
May 17, 1944 - March 22, 2015
Rougemont
Joe passed away peacefully at Duke Hospital on March 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 17, 1944 in Sellersville, PA. He was married to Lynn Van Scoyoc on August 4, 1984 and they had thirty wonderful years together.
Joe earned his Ph.D. in Measurement, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis at the University of Chicago and had a distinguished career in education research and evaluation, including serving as an education policy advisor to Governor Jim Hunt, Director of Research for Durham Public Schools, and retiring from the Department of Public Instruction's Office of School Readiness.
Joe believed in and lived community service. While building his dream home in Rougemont, he led Citizens Against The Collider Here (CATCH) making quite an impression on the Department of Energy with the group's arguments against placement in North Carolina. He also served on the Durham County Planning Commission and the Durham City/County Planning Commission, several years as chair. Joe was a co-chair of the Durham City-County Consolidation Citizen Task Force. Later he was a co-founder of the Little River Community Complex and served on the Bahama Fire and Rescue Board of Directors with a term as president.
Trains, both toy and real, were one of his passions and he had a toy train parts and repair business for many years. He was an active member of the Atlantic Coast S Gaugers (ACSG) and loved his American Flyer.
Joe was a member of Mt. Sylvan UMC and particularly loved the music in the contemporary worship service.
Joe is survived by his wife, Lynn, parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Haenn, daughter Kimberly Haenn Willett, son Joseph F. Haenn, Jr., sister Judith M. Herb, grandson, Cody J. Willett, and nieces Christine White, Kelly Ryan, Katie Ryan, and Anna Rauch.
The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, 5731 N. Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27712. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Save Rougemont Depot, a project near and dear to Joe's heart. Make a check payable to Preservation Durham, P.O. Box 25411, Durham, NC 27701, and specify "Rougemont Depot" in the memo field or go to http://www.preservationdurham.org. Online condolences may be expressed at cremationsocietync.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Haenn
Ken McNelly
March 26, 2015
Joe, I already miss running and repairing trains with you. You were the best and shared your knowledge with all. R.I.P. You left us all too soon.
Harold & Margot Henion
March 26, 2015
Joe you have been a true friend for so many years. We cannot imagine not having you at the train shows with us. We will think of you everytime a whistle blows. Thank you for getting Butch (Harold) back into trains and fixing his first S guage hudson that my dad gave him. You truly inspire the love of trains in all that you did.
Joe, Lynn and Linda Marmer at the MD/FSU Football Game, 2006
Mike Marmer
March 26, 2015
Al Sabella
March 25, 2015
The couple of times I met Joe at the train shows he was always friendly and nice to talk to. I am a non-active member of the club. He will be missed. God. Bless. Him and take care. Al. Sabella
Chris Burger
March 25, 2015
R.I.P Joe. I only ever spoke with you through Emails and FB when I ordered Train parts, but you were always the gentleman and a great train friend. God bless you and your family.
George Hallenbeck
March 25, 2015
Joe was such a good person and he was always ready to help at the train shows, he would work on folks trains and get them running for them. Just a really great person. Gavin and I will miss him and loved being with him.George Hallenbeck Peace be with you.
Doug Hicks
March 25, 2015
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing he put a lot of smiles on the faces at our train shows he will be missed
Carrie Holloway
March 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss Kimmie. Thinking about you and your family at this difficult time.
Mike Marmer
March 25, 2015
Dear Lynn,
Linda and I are very sadden by your lost of Joe. We had a great time with you and Joe in 2006 at the MD/FSU football game. We also where looking forward to spending time with you and Joe at the ACC baseball Tournament, in 2009, but we had to cancel that trip at a last minute situation. I know Joe was a big baseball fan and loved to watch Duke play basketball.
We are thinking of you and I wish I had the right words to say to you.
Sincerely,
Mike and Linda Marmer
Germantown, MD
Frankie Merson
March 25, 2015
Joe was a great friend and train pal he will be missed.
Bill Clark
March 25, 2015
Joe you will be sadly missed at our train shows. Your advice, knowledge, help, friendship and expertise were invaluable. You taught me much about trains and life. Your friendship was treasured by me and will leave a void. God bless you, Joe. Prayers for your family as they work through your passing. May the fond memories soon replace the grief they are going through.
Kimmie Haenn Willett
March 25, 2015
I love you daddy. Thank you for being the best daddy that a girl could have. I miss you so very much.
Patty Buskirk
March 25, 2015
you were a great cousin. I remember all the fun times we had as children. God be with your family. Until we meet again, RIP
Brandy Dudley
March 25, 2015
You will be missed!
Joe Glenn
March 25, 2015
Joe RIP we will all miss you, God bless you and your family.
Joe Glenn, The Washington & Old Dominion S Gaugers, Division of the Atlantic Coast S Gaugers
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