Melvin R. Hahn, 88, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha, Iowa. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Marion. A Private family burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.
Melvin was born September 12, 1930, in Greeley, Iowa, the son of Frederick and Lillian (Timmerman) Hahn. He served honorably in the United States Army from February of 1952 to November of 1953. On December 19, 1953, Melvin was united in marriage to Charlotte Mabel Holst in Rochester, Minnesota. He worked as a service technician, retiring from Kenny’s Appliance Store. Melvin and Charlotte were avid travelers and proud that they were able to visit all 50 states and several countries.
Melvin is survived and lovingly remembered by his son, Steven (Janice) Hahn of Epworth, Iowa; two daughters, Cynthia (Brad Hansen) Andrews of Shellsburg, Iowa, and Susan (Kevin) Lamphier of Delhi, Iowa; four grandchildren, Michelle (Joe) Wagner, Haley Hahn, Stephanie (Brian) Kubik and Anson (Diane Conrad) Andrews; four great-grandchildren, Zoelle and Natalia Kubik and Ellie and Jesse Andrews; three sisters, Donna Kolosik, Joanne Bevauns, and Neva Hahn; brother, Dale (Barb) Hahn; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte Hahn; sisters, Arlene Turner and Delores Coffin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Melvin’s memory to Mercy Hospice, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa, 52233.
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