Charles Hahn

Charles Lewis Hahn, 88, died on July 14, 2014. He was born on September 9, 1925 in Vermilion, Ohio the eldest of three children to Edward C. and Alma Hahn. Charles is preceded in death by his brother, William, and survived by his sister, Martha Wright of Berlin Heights, OH. He married Edith Marie Elliott in 1949 and together they raised six children. He graduated from Ohio State University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. After graduation, Charles worked as a professional engineer for the State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources for 37 years in the field of water management. He was an active member of Hilliard United Methodist Church for over 60 years, TBDBITL Alumni Band, Kiwanis, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Ohio Academy of Science. Charles was recognized as a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honorary society, and the American Society of Professional Engineers. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Appalachian in the Pacific Theater during World War II as an ETM2 (Electronics Technician’s Mate Second Class). Charles is survived by Edith, his wife of 65 years, six children Kathleen (Stephen) Gendler, Jeffrey (Shonda) Hahn, Anita (Robert) Shoup, Clifford (Doreen) Hahn, Craig (Debra) Hahn and Gary (Kathleen Purcell) Hahn, ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. His memorial service will be held January 17 at 10:30 am at the Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026. Memorial donations may be made in Charles’ name to the Hilliard United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026 or TBDBITL Alumni Band c/o Pete Boriin, 6499 Northland Rd., Worthington, OH 43085. To paraphrase Chuck, he was the best husband and father we ever had (as well as grandfather and great grandfather)!