In Memory of Wayne Jahn

Wayne William, son of Carl Louis and Stella (Mordhorst) Jahn, was born on May 6, 1934, at Manning General Hospital. As the youngest of four children, he grew up on a farm northwest of Manning. His mother died when Wayne was young, so he and his three sisters stayed close to their dad and helped with the farming. Wayne attended country school, Hayes No. 7 through eighth grade, two miles from home and enjoyed walking to and from school every day. After completing his schooling, Wayne worked with his father on the farm.

On August 8, 1954, Wayne was united in marriage with Corrine Rae Sander at the old Zion Lutheran Church on Second Street in Manning. The couple made their home on the farm where Wayne was raised three miles north of Aspinwall. They were the parents of five children. Wayne did custom corn shelling, windrowing and Bobcat work, in addition to milking cows, raising hogs and crop farming. He also worked at Denison Livestock Auction for a time. It was very important to him to be a good neighbor, and he always helped when someone was in need. Wayne was a member of the 5 Mile House and Schuetzen Verein near Westside, where he served as Secretary of the Board for several years. During their marriage, Wayne and Corrine enjoyed bowling, dancing and card playing in their spare time.

Corrine died in 1985 and Wayne remained on the farm. In November of 1994 Wayne suffered a stroke. After a long battle he was able to again enjoy life as an active resident of the Manning Plaza Nursing Home where he became a resident in April of 1995. Wayne enjoyed playing cards, riding his electric cart and joking with the employees at the Plaza. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and attending their sports activities, even traveling to Vet’s Auditorium and “The Dome.” Wayne died at the Manning Plaza on Monday, September 13, 2010, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 1 week.

In addition to his parents and wife, Wayne is preceded in death by granddaughter Rachel Jahn; brother, Lester Jahn in infancy; sisters Irene and husband Bill Otto and Ruby and husband Carl Hauptman; brother-in-law Bennie Otto; and father-in-law William Sander.

He is survived by his five children: Randy Jahn of Arvada, Wyoming; Rick Jahn and wife Carol of Gillette, Wyoming; Jeff Jahn and wife Gwen of Manning; Brenda and husband Bob Ehlers of Manning and Gina and husband Keith Muhlbauer of Manning; 14 grandchildren: Railene and husband Chris Baker, Wacy Jahn, Tommy Jahn, Sara Jahn, Jenny and husband Sam Nowland, Tara Jahn, Zach Jahn, Jason Ehlers, Ashley Ehlers, Amber Ehlers, Kristina and husband Jeremy Lupardus, Anna and husband Jeff Irlbeck, Maria Muhlbauer and Jenna Muhlbauer; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Geniece Otto of Manning; mother-in-law Willetta Sander of Denison; three sisters-in-law: Marlys Groth of Denison; Judy and husband Marvin Brookbank of Auburn; Susan and husband Keith Siefkin of Denison; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation Wednesday September 15, 2010, After 4:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning
Funeral Service Thursday September 16, 2010, 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church
Interment Hayes Township Cemetery, near Westside, Iowa
REVEREND JONATHON CONNER
Music “ROCK OF AGES” “I AM BUT A STRANGER HERE” “AMAZING GRACE” CONGREGATION
CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST
Casket Bearers WAYNE’S GRANDCHILDREN
Honorary Casket Bearers: ERNIE & MARLENE RUHDE, GENE & PHYLLIS KUHL, DAVE & MARILYN MUHLBAUER, LEANN MUSFELDT, MARLENE JAHN, AUDREY PHILLIPS, ROSIE VOLLSTEDT

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say good-bye to pain filled days
and long and restless nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be,
so can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go.
I really do...
it's difficult to stay,
but I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far,
I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you,
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me,
you know I love you too.
That's why it's so hard to say good-bye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.