Luella Elsie Hahn

Obituary

Luella Elsie Selma (Beich) Hahn was born October 22, 1921, in Round Grove Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, to William and Martha (Tabbert) Beich. She was baptized on November 6, 1921 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, and confirmed in her faith there on April 14, 1935. Luella grew up in Stewart and received her education at the Stewart Public School.

On January 12, 1941, Luella was united in marriage to Kermit Hahn at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. They made their home in Stewart, and were blessed with seven children. Luella and Kermit had shared 52 years of marriage when Kermit passed away on January 9, 1993. Eventually Luella moved into the Prince of Peace apartments in Hutchinson before moving into Harmony River Living Center in 2013.

Luella enjoyed several jobs, among them operating a bowling alley and Dairy Queen in Stewart with Kermit. She also worked as a cook at the Stewart Public School, and at Fingerhut Corporation in Gaylord for 30 years. After retirement, Luella and Kermit catered special events with their special friends.

Luella was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, and served as a Sunday School teacher for 20 years.

Luella enjoyed having fun. Playing cards, camping, cooking, sewing, and fishing were among her favorite pastimes. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

On Wednesday morning, May 15, 2019, Luella passed away at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, having reached the age of 97 years. Blessed be her memory.

Luella is survived by her:

Children: Marjorie Klabunde and husband, Merlin, of Hutchinson, MN,
            Allen Hahn of Hutchinson, MN,
            Jean Klammer and husband, Warren, of Stewart, MN,
            Jane Kalenberg and husband, Wayne, of Winnebago, MN,
            Gary Hahn and wife, Bonnie, of Dassel, MN,
            Mary Zeman and husband, Richard, of Northfield, MN;
22 Grandchildren, 32 Great-Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great-Grandchildren;
Brother, Wilfred Beich of Texas;
Sisters-in-law, Edna Hahn of Hutchinson, MN, and Delores Beich of Hutchinson, MN;
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Luella was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Kermit; Daughter, June Donley; Son-in-law, George Donley; Brother, Rueben Beich; Sister, Agnes Martin and her husband, Art; Sister-in-law, Ruth Beich; Brothers-in-law, Quentin Hahn and his wife, Marvel, and Granville Hahn.