Senior Master Sergeant, Michale S. Hahn (USAF Ret), 75, was called home on August 30, 2014 after a gallant eighteen-month battle with acute leukemia. Sgt Hahn was a twenty-six year veteran of the Air Force, a nuclear weapon technicians, and played a critical role in JFK's Aces in the Hole during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Midway through his career, he cross-trained and become an AF seismologist, monitoring nuclear testing around the world. When world tensions increased, SAC called him back to his original career file where he remained until retirement.
Dedicated to his country, he was also committed to his community and young people. A Boy Scout master for several years, he provided a shining example of caring and integrity to a new genreation. After retiring from active duty, he again committeed to his country by managing the Publications Branch at Malmstrom AFB, MT for thirteen years.
After retiring a second time, he moved back to Rapid City, SD, built a new home, and enjoyed a decade of well-earned relaxation and played Grandpa and Mr. Fixit to the neighborhood children.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia; two sons, Charles (Jennifer) and Kurt (Diana); his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Karen Bulman; his sisters, Marilyn, Carolyne, and Ruslyn; his brother, Steve, and numerous friends here and scattered across the globe. He will be sorely missed by his seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Norah Hahn, and Patricia's parents, Charles and Leona Bulman.
"He was the bravest man we ever knew and we'll miss him forever." The family would like to extend special thanks to the ministering angels at Fort Meade VA Hospital, the Minneapolis VA Hospital, and Rapid City Regional Hospital for their exceptional care, which gave us an additional 18 months to have him in our lives. In lieu of flowers, you may honor Sergeant Hahn by supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rapid City SD. Inurnment will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday, Sept. 4 at Black Hills National Cemetery, near Sturgis SD.