Obit: Hahn, Walter III #2 (1960 - 2010)

Contact: Dolores Mohr Kenyon

Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Hahn, Smith, Williams, Wentz

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) September 29, 2010

Hahn, Walter III (29 August 1960 - 22 September 2010) With Flag

Walter Hahn, age 50, of Neillsville died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at his home on Hewett Street in Neillsville.

Walter Hahn III was born Aug. 29, 1960, in Urbana, IL, the son of Walter Jr. and Joyce (Smith) Hahn.  He attended and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1978 and then joined the United States Navy, serving for 10 years.  Upon his discharge he enlisted into the United States Army Reserves and served for 10 more years.

Walter enjoyed fishing and hunting and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two children, Alex Hahn of Stone Lake, and Paul Hahn of Strum; his mother, Joyce Hahn of Neillsville; a brother, Greg Hahn of Neillsville, and a sister, Bethany (Darrell) Williams of San Diego, CA.

A memorial service for Walter was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Pastor Steven Wentz officiated.  Military honors were accorded by the Neillsville Veteran’s Council.

Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Walter’s family with funeral arrangements.