Vernice Hahn Obituary (1915

Vernice A. Hahn, age 97, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center Assisted Living. She was born on January 3, 1915, the daughter of Herman and Emma (Hennings) Ruehlow. On August 10, 1940, Vernice was united in marriage to Herbert H. Hahn at St. John's Lutheran Church in Tuckertown (Hillpoint). Herb and Vernice lived in the Hillpoint area for several years before purchasing a farm near Loganville, where they dairy farmed for many years. Their marriage was blessed with four children. Vernice worked as a nursing assistant at the Sauk County Health Care Center for many years. She later worked at Tri County Human Services in Reedsburg until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Church in Hillpoint where she was active in the Ladies Guild and the church choir. She also enjoyed being involved in the Loganville Friendship 4-H Club with her family and Homemakers. In 1964, when their son, Roger and his wife, Donna took over the dairy farm, they built a home and moved to Reedsburg. Vernice loved gardening and had beautiful flower gardens wherever she lived. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and quilting. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Sherry and David Retzlaff, of Reedsburg; her daughter-in-law: Donna Hahn, of Loganville; six grandchildren: Michael Hahn, Daniel (Kim) Hahn, Christopher (Amy) Hahn, Jessica (Ryan) Engel, Nicholas (Angela Walker) Retzlaff and Ross (Amanda) Retzlaff; thirteen great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb, in 1995; her son, Roger, in 1990; her daughter, Cheryl, in 1952; an infant son, Gary, in 1954, as well as her sister, Dolores Brandt, in January of this year; and four brothers: Raymond, Gerhardt, Leonard and Merle Ruehlow. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint with Pastor Richard Agenten officiating. Burial will take place at St. John's Cemetery at Tuckertown. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Wednesday August 29, 2012 Thursday August 30, 2012 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home St. John's Lutheran Church - Hillpoint