Vernon Theodore Hahn

Age 98 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Shoreview, passed away Thursday October 21, 2021 in his home at Epiphany Pines. He was born on June 30, 1923 in the farm home in Forest City, Minnesota. He was son of the late Theodore and Annie (Peitz) Hahn. His mother called him Sonny not only because he was her first born son, but because of the sunny day on which he was born. This also describes his outlook in life, positive and upbeat. He was also known as Poppy and Uncle Ted. Vern grew up in St Cloud MN, graduating from St Cloud Tech. In March of 1943 he enlisted in the army and fought in WW II. He served 1943- Oct, 1945. Vern was US Infantry, WWII Private 1st class. He served in the European Theater traveling in Italy, France and Germany. He was the recipient of 2 Purple Heart Medals, 1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon W/4 Bronze Stars, and 4 Overseas Service Bars. After the war, Vern used his Veterans benefits to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree at St Cloud State Teachers College. He taught High school for a few years before changing careers to accounting. He first saw his future wife Vera Nolen in the spring of 1946. They formally met on a blind date that summer set up by her brother Cy Nolen. The date did not work out, but they remet later that summer by chance circumstance and married October 30, 1948. He built his home in Shoreview Minnesota in 1954 and lived there 60 years to 2014. He was a devoted family man, raising his children and taking vacations only to visit relatives. He loved gardening, and flowers, using the produce to help support his family. He saw beauty everywhere, and had a passion for music. He always had a dance in his step. He was very social, greeting every one he passed which worked well when he served as usher at St. Odilia church. In 2014, after moving to Epiphany Pines he continued to be a positive influence in his new community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Annie; wife Vera of 71 years; children, Michael, Gregory, and Rachel; son-in-law, Darcy Field; siblings, Delores, Leander, Darlene and Daniel. Survived by children, Robert (Marcia), Bruce, Gerald (Barbara), Mary Field, Edward, Rebecca (Mark) Revier, Margueriite McGowan, Matthew (Cecilia), and Martin (Judit); 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, David (Hilda) and sister, Bernice Schroeder. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM (Visitation 9-10 AM) at ST ODILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview, MN 55126 Internment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1pm.

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Vernon Theodore Hahn

June 30, 1923 - October 21, 2021

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Vernon Theodore Hahn

June 30, 1923 - October 21, 2021

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