Melvin Eugene Hahn

Melvin Eugene Hahn, 83, passed away in Madisonville, Texas on August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Melvin was born to Eugene and Winnie Agnes Hahn on October 3, 1940, in Alto, Texas and was raised in Cherokee County. Growing up, Melvin also spent many summers in North Zulch, Texas with his family. He graduated from Alto High School and then attended business college. It was there that he met the love of his life, Geraldine “Jeri” Hahn. They were married on February 24, 1962, and they shared a happy forty-eight years of marriage. They cherished their family, which included two wonderful sons.

Melvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who raised his family in Madisonville, Texas. He was a member of Madisonville First Baptist Church, where he spent over forty years teaching a children’s Sunday School class. He worked for many years, and eventually retired as a manager of a service station. Melvin had a servant’s heart. He spent time in the 1970s serving as a member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Madisonville. He was a kind and loving friend to many and would always welcome you with a smile and a hug. He was often referred to as, “the man with the stick,” because whenever you saw him, he was using his favorite walking stick. Melvin had a passion for hunting and fishing, but most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved the country life and loved making and sharing memories at his home.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Winnie Hahn and wife Geraldine "Jeri" Hahn; brother, Cecil Hahn; and sisters, Margie Yohman and Glaydene Seagle. 

He is survived by his two sons and their spouses, Doug and Lisa Hahn of Kingwood, Texas and Keith and Amy Hahn of Madisonville, Texas; five grandchildren, Meghan Cunningham (Steven), Lauren Hahn (Todd Pierpont), Brandon Hahn (Chelsea), Nicholas Hahn, and Ashlyn Hahn (Joseph Mackens); three great-grandchildren, Riley Logan, Adalyn Cunningham, and Jackson Hahn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2024, with funeral services immediately following at 11 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Madisonville, Texas. Interment will follow at Greenbriar Cemetery, Madisonville, Texas.

The family would like to offer a special heartfelt thanks to First Baptist Church of Madisonville. 

Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Mr. Hahn's name to either of the following organizations, Madison County First Responders, 1617 East Main Street, Madisonville, Texas 77864 or First Baptist Church Children's Ministry, 300 South Elm Street, Madisonville, Texas 77864.

The final arrangements for Melvin Eugene Hahn are under the compassionate care and direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.