Richard Arnold Hahn, Jr.

Happy Camp resident Richard Arnold “Pig Pen” Hahn Jr., at the age of 61, died March 30, 2014, doing what he enjoyed the most – cutting firewood. The tree he fell kicked back and instantly took him from us. His wife and daughter were present. His passing was not alone. Richard was born October 24, 1952, in Yreka, Calif., to Richard and Yvonne Hahn. He graduated in 1970 from Happy Camp High School and moved to Redding, Calif., where he worked for Dr. Chambers in what was then called Central Valley as an insurance billing clerk. He returned to Happy Camp when he married his high school sweetheart, Judy Lawson, May 27, 1972. He was employed by the local sawmill, starting as an entry-level worker (sticker picker). He had risen to lumber grader/quality control when it closed 20 years later. After the mill closed, he spent two years commuting from Happy Camp to Yreka where he was employed at High Ridge Lumber Company as a grader until it also closed. Finally, he settled in as the facility maintenance and groundskeeper at Happy Camp Union Elementary School District, where he also served as CSEA Union President. He was looking forward to his retirement in October of this year. During this same time period, he also co-founded and served as national president for the State of Jefferson Brotherhood Motorcycle Club, where the five founding members of the Happy Camp Chapter swelled to cover an undisclosed total number of members in over five states and an equal, if not greater, number of supporters. Richard took great pride in the club and its motto: One More Won’t Hurt! First and foremost, Richard was the beloved husband of Judy for nearly 42 years, a devoted father of two and a loving grandfather of seven. Being a husband, father and grandfather was an undertaking he took seriously, and that gave him immense joy and pleasure. Richard is survived by his mother, Yvonne Hahn of Montague, Calif.; sister, Deanna Fisher of Olympia, Wash.; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Shelby Hahn of Tigard, Ore.; sister and brother-in-law Kim Seago and Eric Petersen of Mt. Shasta, Calif.; daughter Christina Hahn-Robinson of Happy Camp, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Lee and Carmynne Hahn of Happy Camp, Calif.; and his grandchildren, Audra, Christian, Luke and Robinson, and Brad, Keelan, Tyler and Savannah Hahn; plus many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends who know who they are ... and last but not least, his precious puppies, Mongo and Puddle. His memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Happy Camp High School Gymnasium. Following the service, a gathering for all who wish to attend will be held at the Happy Camp Grange Hall. Proceedings are being handled by family and friends with SOJB MC Chaplin Greg Maloney officiating.

Richard Arnold Hahn, Jr.

October 24, 1952 - March 30, 2014