William Edward Hahn

  William “Bill” Edward Hahn, 97, of Niles, died peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2026.His life began June 5, 1929 in Niles, Michigan the youngest of two children born to Fredrick and Rose Hahn.

  He married the love of his life, Donna Hibbard on June 19, 1954 in Niles, Michigan.

  Bill was a Korean War Veteran serving with the Army Security Agency from June of 1948 until honorably discharged in May of 1952. He was a life member of the Charlotte Masonic Lodge 120, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, N.M.J. USA 320, Berrien County Low 12 Club, and Elks Lodge 541. Bill attended Olivet College and retired from Bendix as Head of Marketing from the Saint Joseph, Michigan Division. He had a heart to serve others. Bill loved music and dancing but most of all he loved people. In his younger days he could be found playing his coronet. He loved hanging out by his fire pit and being outdoors. His priority in life was making sure his wife, children, and grandchildren were taken care of.

  Bill will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his two daughters, Nancy (Jim) Klopfenstein, and Cathryn Spencer; one son, Douglas Hahn; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife.

  Family and friends will gather Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. in Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, 615 East Main Street, Niles. The family prefers contributions in memory of Bill be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60707.

  Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.