Emory Hahn
Emory Alvin Hahn, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Clarion, IA the son of Floyd Perry and Grace Mod (White) Hahn. He married Betty Nell Graff on November 20, 1955 in Pleasant View Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on February 4, 2011. Emory served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Emory worked at many different places over the years. He had worked for Sim’s Farms, Maas Construction Company, Chanen’s Auto Supply, the Illinois Veterans Home, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Coleman Motors, Shottenkirk, and had also been a Bus Driver for Liberty CUSD #2. He retired in the Summer of 2004.
Emory is a member of Liberty Christian Church and had formerly been a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
Emory enjoyed vacationing to Texas, Kansas City and Florida to see family. He liked riding motorcycles and spending time at the lake that he had made while at Sim’s farms. Emory also enjoyed being a clown in local parades and festivities.
Emory is survived by his children: Alvin (Shirley) Hahn of Lee’s Summit, MO; Norma (Mike) Colgrove of Liberty, IL; Roger (Darlene) Hahn of Odessa, TX; and Jamie (Jodie) Hahn of Liberty, IL.
Siblings: Floyd Hahn of Quincy; Carol Price of Quincy; Faye Stoops of Palmyra, MO; and Kermit (Vicki) Hahn of Palm Bay, FL
Grandchildren: Cory (Aimee) Hahn of Lee’s Summit, MO; Angie (Jake) Zuydendorp of Peculiar, MO; Becky (Josh) Coster of Raymore, MO; Ashley (Ethan) Loos of Columbus, IL; Garret (Sara) Colgrove of Liberty, IL; Dustin (Kara) Hahn of Midland, TX; Rachel (Nathan) Chapman of Midland, TX; Kayla (John) Roossink of Odessa, TX; Jordan (Rachel) Hahn, Jenna Hahn, and Julia Hahn all of Liberty
16 Great- Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his wife, Emory was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Louise Preston and Anna Mae Tapp.
Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Liberty Christian Church, the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund or to Pleasant View Cemetery. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I am so sorry to hear about you loss! My Thoughts and Sympathy are with all of you! My Condolences to all of the Families! R.I.P. Emory
Jamie, I am so sorry. Prayers for you and your family
Jamie and Jodie and family….so sorry to hear of your loss…prayers for all of you.
So sorry to hear about Emory. He was a good friend over the years. I will always remember the great talks we had about farming, community and family. He was always so proud of his family. A good life always leaves good memories.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you in this difficult time. Love you guys.
Although my sisters and I cannot attend We would like to send you All our prayers and love …..He was a great Uncle and will be missed. Love You Uncle Emory ….Cindy Schandelwein, Catherine Gibcke and Linda White and Families ❤️
Thinking of the Hahn family during the difficult days ahead. Much love and prayers❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Jamie, I am so sorry about your loss. I saw the last name and thought of you, hoping it wasn’t relation. My condolences on losing your father. Thinking of you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was such a kind man. My condolences to all of the family.
My condolences to the Hahn family…this is a loss for all of us.