WABASH – Dr. James E. Haughn, 78, of Wabash, died peacefully at his home at 5:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to James Cyrus Haughn and Jeannetta C. (Brown) Haughn Coffman.?Dr. Haughn was a 1955 graduate of McComb High School, McComb, Ohio. He married Bonnie M. Grubb on June 14, 1959 in McComb. He received his degree in agriculture from the Ohio State University in 1959, and graduated from University of Louisville Medical School in 1967. Dr. Haughn began his medical career as a partner in the Tell City Clinic in Tell City, in 1968, and practiced there until 1977 when he joined the Wabash Medical Center. He took over the practice as the sole primary care physician in that clinic in 1986, and served his patients and staff until his retirement in 2013. Dr. Haughn practiced family medicine with great compassion and understanding of his patients' medical and personal needs. He was a board-certified family physician and treated thousands of patients in all areas of family practice, including general surgery and obstetrics. He particularly enjoyed bringing new lives into the world. Dr. Haughn was a captain and flight surgeon in the US Air Force from 1968-70, serving in Idaho and Thailand. He was an member of the Wabash Church of the Brethren and a former member of the American Medical Association and the Indiana State Medical Association. He enjoyed Ohio State Buckeye football and spending time with his family. He was a huge supporter of Wabash County 4-H.??He is survived by his wife, Bonnie M. Haughn of Wabash; four children: James E. Haughn II of Napoleon, Ohio, Elizabeth Haughn of Lafayette, Indiana, Ross (Erin) Haughn of Wabash, and David (Sabrina) Haughn of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Mahala Haughn and Finn Haughn, both of Napoleon, Kandon Pries, Reagan Pries, and Adrian Haughn, all of Wabash; sister, Mary (Roger) Felgar of Henderson, Nevada, and his brother, Ronald L. (John R. Fletcher) Haughn of Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.?
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond St., Wabash, with Pastor Kay Gaier officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, and one hour prior to the service, Thursday at the church. There will be visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Hartley-Lehtomaa Funeral Home, 370 Park Drive South, McComb, Ohio with burial in McComb Union Cemetery immediately following.?Preferred memorial is Wabash Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund.?The memorial guest book for Dr. Haughn may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Published by Perry County News on Jan. 24, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for James Haughn

55 Entries

Ruthann Guth

January 17, 2025

Dr. Haughn delivered our third baby at Perry County hospital in Tell City IN.
I will never forget his kindness & the helpfulness of the hospital staff. That was 48 years ago!
Love in Christ to you Mrs. Haughn & your family. ✝

Susan Gilbert

October 23, 2017

To The Staff Of The Wabash Medical Center: We are so sorry to hear about Dr. Haughn. We know that his passing will be a huge loss for the community of Wabash. We send our condolences and prayers to Dr. Haughn's office staff and to Mrs. Haughn & Family. Susan & Emilie Gilbert

Emilie Gilbert

October 16, 2017

May God comfort you and bless you with His peace during your time of loss.

Emilie Gilbert

October 16, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Haughn. He was my sister's primary medical physician for almost ten years. Dr. Haughn was a very nice man who was an excellent physician who truly cared about his patients. We send our condolences and prayers to Mrs. Haughn & Family. May God bless your family with His peace during your time of loss. Janet, Emilie & Susan Gilbert.

Tamara O'Hearn

March 28, 2017

I was a part of the wonderful Haughn family while living in Northern Indiana. James was such a distinguished, intelligent man, full of charm, kindness and humor. I have so many great memories of visiting his office in Wabash and spending special times with the entire Haughn family, especially involving singing the Beatles! I am terribly sad to hear of James's passing and send my love and prayers to Bonnie, Jim, Ross, David, Erin, Sabrina, Beth, Finn and Mahala. With much love.

Ron and Carol Voges

January 29, 2017

Dear Bonnie and Family,

So sorry for your loss.

Nancy Rudisill-Radabaugh

January 29, 2017

I was saddened when I read of Jim's passing. So many memories from our childhood days. I loved the picture of we piano students with Fern Culp! As an adult, Jim was a well loved doctor and raised a wonderful family. You were blessed, Bonnie Mae, and may your memories and the Lord's comfort sustain you during this time.

Jerry & Kate Fischer

January 27, 2017

Thinking of you and your family Bonnie.Jim had the most wonderful sense of humor.Enjoyed you & Jim very much while you lived in Tell City.

Ruthann Guth

January 27, 2017

Dr Haughn delivered our son September 21, 1976 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He told the nurses that our baby was the prettiest baby he ever delivered! I'm sure he said that about every baby; but he made a lasting memory for us! You have our deepest sympathy.

Kathy Hammond

January 26, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Haughn's passing. I worked with him at the Tell City Clinic for a short while before I left. He was a very good doctor and I have wondered about him thru the years I am glad he was so successful Bonnie and family, you have my sympathy and prayers

Michael Day

January 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss.
Our harts and prayers are with you.

delores perkins skinner

January 26, 2017

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

January 26, 2017

So very sorry for your loss--- a former patient--- Goldie Luecke

Marlin and Janet Pattee

January 25, 2017

Dear Bonnie, Ross and all other family,
Praying for your comfort. We had several connections to Doc.
I worked from 1973 to 2012 @ WCH as a Nurse Aide. My husband Bubba worked E.R. as an Orderly from 1979-1986.Our son David wrestled for SHS with Ross from WHS.
We remember Doc. as being very concerned and caring to his patients.
Hugs and comfort to each of you.
Marlin "Bubba" and Janet Pattee

Lisa Harris

January 25, 2017

Beth and Family of Dr. Haughn
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time and the difficult days ahead . I hope your precious memories provide the comfort you need to heal .

just another day at school

January 25, 2017

crowning our homecoming queen, autumn 1954

January 25, 2017

proud band member

January 25, 2017

a school activity

January 25, 2017

class trip, tomb of the unknown soldier

January 25, 2017

quartet at McCmb cemetery

January 25, 2017

January 24, 2017

Howard Troutner

January 24, 2017

Bonnie, Children and Grand Children,

I have so many great memories growing up with Jim as my classmate and best friend throughout elementary and high school. Among many memories are singing together in our barbershop quartet, The Fresh Ayres, shearing sheep together, and playing in a piano trio with Melvin Peterman.

I grieve Jim's passing. This leaves a hole in my heart, but the happy times we spent together will stay with me forever. I look forward to seeing Jim again on the other side. What fun we will have reminescing about all the great times we had together on this side.

You and your family are in my prayers for comfort.

John Gackenheimer

January 24, 2017

To Bonnie & all the Haughn family. Our sympathy comes to you at this time of Jim's passing. I remember meeting Dr Haughn the 1st week he arrived in Wabash at the pharmacy. He has always been a caring physician & friend to my family . God bless you all.

Judy & Art Meunier

January 24, 2017

Art and I and family were so sorry to hear about Jim! We have many good memories of our times together!!!!! Please know we are remembering you and your family in our prayers!

Dustin Snyder

January 24, 2017

I am sorry to hear of the good Dr. Haughn's passing. He was my Dr. for a time and I always appreciated his honest opinions and advice; he saw me walk through his doors with symptoms that covered a very wide spectrum and he treated them all; he was very knowledgeable. He was also a father, grandfather and husband to some of the best people I've ever met.

Many times that I would be in his office, he would pull out from a drawer in one of the patient rooms a picture or artifact from one of his children; for instance, I remember a picture that a young Ross drew of a lion done in the medium of crayon. It was always endearing that he had things like that laying around in seemingly random places and he knew exactly where they were.

My condolences to Dr. Haughn's entire family.

Ben and Lois Basye

January 24, 2017

Bonnie, thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Have many memories of Jim. He will be missed by so many.

Jeff & Robbi LaSalle

January 24, 2017

Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all.

Mick & Mary Anne Tait and family

January 24, 2017

Ross, so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace in your memories. God Bless

Melvin Peterman

January 24, 2017

To Bonnie and your family,
I am so very saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He has always had a special place in my memories of our youthful years (and you too Bonnie). Three of us guys sharing a piano bench and playing those trios for Fern Culp, our singing quartet, and, of course some of the high jinks (mostly on my part) that we shared. And then there was that motor scooter---kids, ask your mother about it!

You all have my most sincere condolences.

I am attaching a photo from our 60th high school class reunion in 2015.

Cindy Maggart

January 24, 2017

Ross,so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

January 23, 2017

Beth:

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a very compassionate physician. May God comfort you during this time.

Chris Baker-Bruss

delores perkins skinner

January 23, 2017

he was my kids dr he was a good one he was my dr to he was a good man my family loved he he took good care of all of us i was very sorry to here this he will be missed

Barbara Ward/Hall

January 23, 2017

So sorry to hear this sending my condolences to the family. He was a wonderful doctor and a good man who took very good care of me for many years. Prayers for the family

mary shidler

January 23, 2017

He took care of me many times,he was a good doctor.He will be missed RIp

Mike and Tracy Day

January 23, 2017

Sorry for your loss he was a good man

Jim & Mary Jane Pell

January 23, 2017

Our condolences to the family. The Wabash community has lost another Veteran and a great man.
Ross, Sorry for the loss of your father. We will be thinking of you and your family during this time of mourning.

Jared & Martha Johnson

January 23, 2017

Our condolences to the family. What a wonderful man, doctor and friend. He always made time for you, always asked how you were and would always remind you of your appointments. You just knew that he cared. He will be greatly missed.

Genea Pegg

January 23, 2017

I'm so sad to see this you was my doctor for many years,,, one he'll of a nice guy,,I will b greatly missed,, prayers for your family,,,

Renee Halverson

January 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr. Haughn in OB at Wabash, and yes, he loved delivering babies. He was one of the last Dr.s to go to people's homes that couldn't make it to his office. He remembered everything about ALL his patients. He never stopped amazing me. I was also his patient. He went well out of his way to people people. You will be missed Dr. Haughn. You left one hell of a legacy.

Dawn Dutton

January 23, 2017

My condolences to Bonnie and his family. Dr. Haughn cared for and loved my family. Delivering my babies and seeing them always seemed to bring him joy. Heaven gained a beautiful spirit.

Bonnie Hoover

January 23, 2017

Sorry to hear this. Remembering the good times we had when our girls were young. God bless you all.

Tina Murphy

January 23, 2017

I'm so sorry for his passing. He had always been my family doctor he delivered both my children. Such a nice and caring man. He will be missed

Sandy Wyrick

January 23, 2017

Bonnie Mae and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and love.

Jerry West

January 23, 2017

I always enjoyed working for Doctor and Mrs. Haughn. They both treated me wonderfully every time I did work for them. I will always be greatful to them.

Mary Ann Lawson

January 23, 2017

Sincere Condolences.

Snaryle Hapner

January 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful doctor and will be missed.

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