Jerome “Jerry” De Hahn, 69, passed away unexpectedly, in Aurora-St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was born in Racine on August 21, 1946, the son of the late Robert and Julia (nee: Czosnek) De Hahn.
Jerry graduated from St. Stanislaus School and St. Catherine’s High School. He served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War. He had been employed by Racine Hydraulics- Rexnord-Bosch for over 38 years. Jerry was the last one out when they closed the plant and turned out the lights. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Kansasville and the American Legion Post 171 in Union Grove, where he served as the financial officer as well as a member of the honor guard.
Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Robert De Hahn, of Jacksonville, FL, Raymond De Hahn, of Racine, Carol (Don) Larson, of Columbus, OH, Patricia (Richard) Groothius, of St. Charles, MO, and Mary (David) Desotell, of Racine; brother-in-law, Phil Strazzinski; and sister-in-law, Janice De Hahn, both of Racine. His fourteen nieces, fifteen nephews, other relatives, American Legion family, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Richard De Hahn, sister, Barbara Strazzinski, and sister-in-law Diana De Hahn.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Mary Catholic Church, 23211 Church Rd., Kansasville, on Thursday, December 17th, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert Kacalo officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting memorials to the American Legion Post 171 in Union Grove.
Carol Mueller says
Rest in peace Jerry. Going to miss you. My sympathy to all of your family.
Tom & Doris Dresen says
Jerry their will be a great void at the Post without you. I worked with you for 35 years. Your cheery attitude and crazy laugh will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace.
John DeHahn says
Sandy (Al) Sorensen says
I worked with you for 25 years a Bosch. Al worked with you longer. I really going to miss you especially at or 15+ dinners. I’ll miss my hugs & kisses. Love to all your family. Sandy Sorensen
Phillip DeHahn says
Uncle Jerry, I will always miss your caring for others. Like the time I was in Intensive Care at St. Lukes when you came in and wanted to see me. You demamnded nd stted they will have to call security if they must, but you still came in to check on me. Thanks for looking out for your nieces and nephews.
Sorry I beat you in bowling when I was 10, that you no longer wanted to go bowling with me. Get some practice. I will remember this with every thunderstorm! Miss you greatly!