Leigh Roy Hahn Sr.

September 1, 1923 - July 29, 2018

PLYMOUTH-Leigh Roy Hahn Sr., 94, formerly of Walkerton, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Hospice House, South Bend, IN. Leigh Roy was born September 1, 1923 in Walkerton, IN to Frank and Mamie (Beaty) Hahn and lived in the area all of his life. He was retired from Uniroyal in Mishawaka and was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was a life member of the North Liberty VFW Post #1954, a life member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association; a life member of the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department, active for 25 years, a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church and had served as sexton of the Woodlawn Cemetery in Walkerton for many years. On January 21, 1943 in Walkerton, IN, he was married to the former Mary C. Hostetler. His wife Mary preceded him in death on July 24, 2018, five days before his death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Regina Wells, Pauline Farrar and Vivian Williams. Survivors include his children, Leigh Roy Hahn Jr. of North Judson, Edward (Vicky) Hahn, Catherine Hahn and Gerald Hahn, all of Plymouth; seven grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. Burial will follow with Military Honors at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church or the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5234.