Darold Hahn

** Please note the change of date for the service.** Darold Lloyd Hahn, born on July 2, 1936, was the oldest of seven children born to Lawrence and Irene (Marquardt) Hahn in Echo, MN. In 1939 the family moved north of Verndale where they farmed for many years. Darold attended the District #9 country school and Verndale Public School. At age 15, Darold met Jean Wendt. After many years of friendship, dating, and letter writing they were united in marriage on September 26, 1959. From this union were born five children. Together Darold and Jean raised their children, living in several different locations before moving to the family farm in Wing River Township in 1964. In 1958, Darold was in the US Army, serving in active duty for six months in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, and four months in Fort Ord. He served an additional six years in the Army Reserves. Darold was a bricklayer by trade. He trained as a bricklayers apprentice under Jean’s father for three years and then worked at his trade for many years in various locations, up until his retirement in Fargo. When he wasn’t bricklaying, he provided for his family by cutting pulp wood, operating the sawmill, farming and driving semi. He loved country living. Growing up, Darold was very musical. He started playing the button accordion when he was quite small. He got a 12 base accordion from Sears & Robuck, and later on he got a concertina. Together with his Mom and Dad, he used to play for the PTA and other gatherings. Sometimes brother Larry would play too. Darold’s talent and love of music has been passed on to his children and many of his grandchildren. Darold passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2012 at the age of 75, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Irene Wussow, Wadena; Jean Hahn, Staples; sons Jeff (April) Hahn, Frazee; David (Noreen Beckman) Hahn, Inver Grove Heights; Brent (Cheryl) Hahn, Verndale. daughter Debbie (Rocky Carpenter) Stingley, Red Wing; brothers Jim (Sharon) Hahn, Brainerd; Larry (Diane) Hahn, Verndale; sisters Judy (Jack) Richter, Verndale; Lorna (Frank) Yanish, Wilmar; Shirley (Marshall) Mead, Colstrip, Montana; 15 grand children, 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Hahn; step-father, Carl Wussow; son, Michael Hahn; sister, Marcia Huizinga; infant nephew, James Hahn, Jr; and brother-in-law, Rodney Hayden. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Hope Chapel Church in rural Verndale, MN, with Reverend Neal Malcore officiating. Pallbearers were Theran Stingley, Shawn Stingley, Justin Kirkevold, Tyler Hahn, Jim Hahn and Larry Hahn. Honorary pallbearers were his children. Internment was at Wing River Union Cemetery.

Darold Hahn

July 2, 1936 - February 24, 2012