Ralph J. Hahn, 82

LINCOLN - Ralph J. Hahn, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at his home surrounded by family members. He was 82. Mr. Hahn was born on April 9, 1926, in Freeport, N.Y., son of the late Royal F. and Agnes (Hart) Hahn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country during World War II with the 376th Infantry Regiment and as a member of the 298th Army Band. Mr. Hahn was employed as an industrial engineer for ILC in Frederica. During his tenure with the company, he often worked closely with the astronauts and NASA officials fulfilling their contract for the design and production of the astronaut's space suits. He retired after 29 years with the company. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, N.Y. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Doris M. Hahn in 2004. He is survived by two sons, Steven R. Hahn and his wife Cheryl of Denver, Colo., and Jeffrey R. Hahn and his companion Jean Donovan of Laurel; two daughters, Janice E. Hahn of Lincoln, and Sheila M. Smith and her husband Charles of Lincoln; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy Hahn of Hampton Bay, N.Y.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Herb Averell of Hackettstown, N.J. Services will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Avenue, Milford, where friends may call two hours prior. Entombment will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH, 03086; or Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers.