Donald R. Hahn

STOUGHTON - Donald Russell Hahn, age 94, of Stoughton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at New Glarus Home. He was born on July 24, 1926, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Rudolph and Bertha (Wittstock) Hahn. Don grew up in Shorewood, graduated from Madison West High School and served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II. Following World War II Don served for about 2 years in the U.S. Navy. On January 26, 1953 he married Hazel Thresher, in Madison. While working as an electrician for the VA Hospital in Madison, he founded the Madison VA Employee Credit Union. As a result of his experience with the VA Employee Credit Union, Don worked for Credit Union National Association (C.U.N.A.) and the Cuna Mutual Group (C.U.N.A., Cuna Mutual, and Cuna Supply) as a building engineer and superintendent for about 40 years and served on the C.U.N.A. credit committee for 22 years. While working for Cuna Mutual Group, Don managed 73 employees. He also oversaw and supervised the design and construction of each company building on the Mineral Point Road campus. Don was an active lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving whenever and wherever asked including church council, Immanuel Lutheran Endowment Foundation, trustee, usher, and the Board of Evangelism. Don enjoyed auto-mechanics, woodworking and landscaping. He loved to tinker and was able to fix almost anything. He designed and built his three homes and was always willing to help and teach his skills to his family. Don is survived by his three daughters, Lucinda "Cindy" Wright, Eldora "Dorey" (Leon "Butch") Luick and Lynette (Brian) Benzine; two brothers, Wayne (Ruth) Hahn and Douglas (Janet) Hahn; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; parents; and brother, Harold Hahn. Private family services were held. Burial took place at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Don's name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI 53703. http://www.immanuelmadison.org/ Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .