Service Information
Gilbert H. Hahn, age 76, of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Hutchinson Health.
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., and will continue on Wednesday, one hour prior to the service ALL AT CHURCH.
Please wear a mask.
Obituary
Gilbert Hahn was born on May 2, 1943, in the home of his parents in Grafton Township, the middle child of Harold and Doris (Stelter) Hahn. He was baptized on May 23, 1943, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dryden Township, Sibley County and was later confirmed on April 14, 1957, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Gilbert graduated from Buffalo Lake High School in 1961. After graduation, he started farming with his father and continued to farm all his life.
Gilbert met Judith (Judy) Podratz at Luther League roller skating at Ted's Roller Rink in Hutchinson, Minnesota. On November 21, 1964, Gilbert married Judy at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota. They resided all of their married life on a farm southwest of Stewart, a quarter of a mile from where Gilbert grew up, in Grafton Township, Minnesota.
Gilbert was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. He served on the stewardship committee and was a member of the church council. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Susan and Randall. Later Gilbert and his family joined Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. He was vice president and president of the church council and Sunday school superintendent.
Gilbert was devoted to his family. The family camped on many vacations in the western United States and western Canada. Later Gilbert and Judy traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Tahiti, Europe, Latvia, Estonia, China, and many continental states. He enjoyed playing cards with their card group of 54 years, being at the lake, hunting, fishing, and reading.
In October of 1999, they purchased a cabin on Lake Koronis, Paynesville, Minnesota. They attended Paynesville Lutheran Church and enjoyed their Sunday morning breakfast friends and the friendships at the lake. In December of 2015, they left Lake Koronis and purchased a cabin by Hayward, Wisconsin. They attended the First Lutheran Church. Gilbert and Judith enjoyed playing cards at the senior center.
Gilbert was a board member of the Buffalo Lake Farmers Cooperative and also a board member or Minnesota Energy in Buffalo Lake.
Gilbert passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Hutchinson Health, at the age of 76 years. Blessed be the memory of Gilbert Hahn.
Gilbert is survived by his:
Wife, Judy of Stewart, MN;
Daughter, Susan Grelling and her husband, Kevin, of Vadnais Heights, MN,
Son, Randall Hahn and his wife, Annie, of Madison, WI;
Grandchildren, Alianne and Keira Grelling of Vadnais Heights, MN,
Isabelle, Abigail, Elijah, Amelia and Louisa Hahn of Madison, WI;
Sister, Pamela Hahn of Stewart, MN;
Brother-in-law, James Podratz and his wife, Diane, of Stillwater, MN;
Many nephews, a niece, relatives and many wonderful friends.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his Parents, Harold and Doris (Stelter) Hahn; Sister, Constance Kottke; Brother-in-law, Duane Kottke; Father and Mother-in-law, Roland and Elizabeth Podratz.
Otto & Bonnie Hartmann says
Our sympathies to the Hahn family. May you find comfort in your memories.
Ray and Kelly (Inselmann) Harrell says
So sorry to hear this news…our deepest sympathies to the entire family!
Robson’s says
Randy, we are sorry for your loss.
Angela says
My hearts and prayers are with the extended Hahn family. He was a great man. I remember good times at the farm and the lake.
RICHARD AND ERIKA HOVERSTEN says
Judy and family,
Richard and I send our deepest sympathy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cherish the memories!!!!
JoanDoering says
Dear Judy and families . I am very sorry for your loss . God be with you all. You have my deepest
Sympathy.
Beth Burgstahler says
So sorry to hear if Gilbert’s passing. My sympathies to the entire family.
Jan says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gilbert. I send my sympathy to you and your family. Cherish all the wonderful memories you and your family made over the years. Janet (Boeder) Jacobson, Sioux Falls SD.
Steve Johnson - Winthrop says
Dear Judy, Saddened to learn of the passing of your husband. May the good Lord fold you in his arms of love and protection during this difficult time and always.
Leonard Weber says
Judy,
We were so sorry to hear of Gilbert’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathy. We were great friends as we grew up together and will always remember him. I can’t believe how much he looked like his Dad.
Best regards,
Len and Jen Weber
Jean Campbell says
Judy and family, Prayers and sympathy to you. May God wrap his arms around you for comfort and strength in the days and weeks to come.
Jean (Turck) Campbell
Sandy Housman says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Judy. Larry always enjoyed visiting with Gilbert at your class reunions. He will be missed.
Chad Fluck says
Thoughts and prayers be with you Judy, Susan, and Randy. Gilbert was a great man that gave you many wonderful memories.
Lynn Hillmann Jensen says
Judy, Susan, Randy & families;
My sympathy to all of you during this time of mourning the loss of Gilbert. He was one of my favorite bus drivers when I was in kindergarten. May you be blessed with many fond memories of Gilbert.
Gods Peace.
Judy says
Thanks for the out pouring of prayers and support. — Judy Hahn
Kathy Uecker says
There are no words I can say that will ease the sadness you feel in losing Gilbert. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. May your memories help ease your sorrow.
Tom & Patti Cremers says
Dear Judy,
We are so sorry to hear the news of Gilbert passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gilbert was a great guy and friend. We always enjoyed our breakfasts at Hilltop after church. I (Tom) will miss our birthday dinners that we shared. Please contact us if there is anything that we can do to help. Please let us know when the Memorial Service for Gilbert will be.
Again our love and prayers are with you.
Tom & Patti Cremers says
Dear Judy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sadness. Gilbert was a great guy and friend, he will be truly missed. We truly enjoyed our breakfasts at Hilltop after church. I (Tom) will miss celebrating our birthday dinners. If we can be of any help, be sure to let us know.
Pleas let us know when the Memorial Service will be held.
Again our love and prayers go out to you and yours.