Service Information
Shirley A. Hahn, age 78, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Guardian Angels by the Lake in Elk River, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Brownton, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Shirley Ann Hahn was born on September 10, 1946, in New Ulm, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lester and Hazel (Steinke) Wendlandt. Shirley was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop, Minnesota. She received her education in Brownton, Minnesota, and graduated from the Brownton Public School in 1964. Shirley furthered her education at Institute of Medical Technique in Minneapolis, Minnesota, receiving a Medical Technician and X-Ray degree.
On September 24, 1966, Shirley was united in marriage to Ronald Hahn at Zion Lutheran Church in Winthrop, by Rev. W.J. Oelhafen. This marriage was blessed with three children, Jeffrey, Darrin and Kelly. Shirley and Ronald made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 56 years of marriage until Ron passed away on April 25, 2023.
Shirley was employed as a Laboratory Technician at Hutchinson Hospital for many years until retiring in November, 2008. Shirley was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Shirley enjoyed many camping trips and get-togethers with her family, relatives and friends. She especially enjoyed traveling with Ronald across the country in their motorhome. After retirement, Shirley and Ronald treasured their time in Arizona during the winter months and experienced cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean. Shirley enjoyed fishing, crafting, cross-stitching, sewing and watching Minnesota sport teams including the Gophers, Vikings, Twins, Lynx, and Timberwolves.
Shirley passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Guardian Angels by the Lake in Elk River, Minnesota, at the age of 78 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Shirley is survived by her:
Children, Jeffrey and his wife, Jody of Shakopee, MN,
Darrin and his wife, Monica of Minnetonka, MN,
Kelly Voss and her husband, Kevin of Elk River, MN;
Grandchildren, Kendra Hahn, Colby Hahn, Kylie Hahn, RaeAnna Hahn, Mikaela Hahn, Jordan Voss, Andrew Voss and Landon Voss;
Brothers, Gary Wendlandt and his wife, Carol of St. Cloud, MN,
Steve Wendlandt and his wife, Rita of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Shirley is preceded in death by her Parents, Lester and Hazel Wendlandt; Husband, Ronald Hahn; Son, in infancy; Grandchild, in infancy; Parents-in-law, Granville and Edna Hahn.
Darlene Kotelnicki says
Sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. I worked with her at the hospital and she was a wonderful lady.