"I miss ya Dew-Drops. Couldn\'t have had a better friend. Sometimes it took years to get over an argument but we always fixed it. I am so sorry we didn\'t get time to fix our last one. Dewey acted all Tuff but he had the heart of an angel. After Wally passed, I used to sit down and talk to Carrol for hours until Dewey showed up. Oh the stories only Dewey could tell so well, he had a gift. \"Hahn, I\'m gonna get you\" ....... one of many. "
In loving memory of
Duane "Dewy" Hahn
May 20, 1960 - December 6, 2018
Caledonia,
Duane "Dewy" Hahn, 58, of Caledonia died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his home. Dewy was born May 20, 1960 in Spring Grove to Wallace and Carol (Erickson) Hahn. He grew up in Yucatan and graduated from Houston High School in 1978. Dewy enjoyed snowmobiling, collecting snowmobiles, hunting, gardening and tractor pulls. He had worked for Northern Engraving in Spring Grove for many years and was currently a custodian at Caledonia Elementary School, where he loved being with the many young children.
Dewy was a caring person, who would give you the shirt off his back. He was also the life of the party, known for his infectious laugh and being a jokester.
Survivors include his three children; April (James) Wright of Houston, Autumn Hahn of Caledonia and Josh (Trina) Happel of Rushford, nine grandchildren; Nevaeh, Nadia and Nolan Happel; Keyshia, Kianna and Donte Wright; Brantley, Julionna and Jaxxon Chandler, siblings; Barbara (Allen) Erickson of Lanesboro, Marshall Hahn of Spring Grove, Michael (Anita) Hahn of Spring Grove, Linda (David) Hazelton of Winona, Gregory (Jill) Hahn of Caledonia, Gordon (Dolly Pertzch) Hahn of Caledonia, Rhonda (David) Betz of Spring Grove and Darrel (Jeannie) Hahn of Spring Grove, and a brother-in-law Butch Kohnen of Sheldon. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Caryn Kohnen and a brother, Scott.
A Celebration of Dewy's life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with Pastor Linda McPeak officiating. Burial will be at Yucatan Cemetery in the spring.Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12th at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston. Please share a memory of Dewy online and view his video tribute when it is available at ww.hofffuneral.com. The family would also like to request that you attend the wake and funeral in casual attire. Dewy would not want us to get "dolled up".
Tributes
"What did you go and do now? We had some of the best of times. We didn\'t always see eye to eye but over 50 years we made up plenty of times. The stories we lived...... only you could tell them proper like. \"You\'ll have that\". \"Hahn I\'m gonna......\" LOL You saved my life once Dewey, thankyou. Prayers for your kids and all your kin. Say hi to mom and dad for me, and AWK. ;) We be seeing you some day"
"Where have the years gone? I remember Duane from my elementary and high school years (class of '78) and he was a character and pleasant to be around. You will be truly missed. "
"Sorry to hear of Duane?s passing. I went to elementary and middle school with Duane. Some good memories of grade school in Houston during the seventies with Duane and Darrell. "
"Went to high school with Duane, class of 1978. Have a lot of fond memories of Duane while in many shared classes. Loved his infectious laugh and his humor. I see from his photo on the left, Duane was still blessed with kind eyes and smile. My sincerest condolences to his family and closest friends, may he Rest In Peace. Mona Young"
"So very sorry to hear of Duane's passing. My condolences to the family. Duane was a part of the Houston graduating class of 1978 family. Classmates have been notified of his passing."
"Sorry to hear of Duane's passing. We were friends in high school, class of 78.... Hadn't seen him since high school unfortunately. Sorry for your loss. "
"So sorry to hear about Dewey's passing. Unbelievable tragedy. I worked with Dewey for a short time at the Caledonia Elementary School and found him to be very charming and a delightful person to interact with. My sympathies to the Hahn family and friends."
"I started working at the Caledonia school a few weeks ago and Dewey would come into the lunch room and would visit and work at the same time.my husband is from Houston and knew him also.Years ago Todd and Dewey went on a motorcycle ride!! to the bar. I didn't see him at school on Thursday and wondered why??? He will be missed dearly. Sincerely, Todd and Lesa Johnson"