Norman Hahn 1936–2017

Messiah College is saddened by the loss of Norman Hahn, a former Trustee and longtime supporter. Hahn first served on the Board of Associates and then joined the Board of Trustees – lending more than a decade of wisdom, sound counsel and generous financial support. Both he and his wife Elizabeth have invested in the lives of Messiah students, helping to build a legacy that will echo far beyond the boundaries of our campus. Indeed, the Hahn legacy continues at Messiah with son Anthony ’93—now serving on the Board of Trustees—and grandsons Michael ’12 and Ryan ’17.

The Hahns established the Conestoga Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund to help make a Messiah education possible for the children of employees at their company. In doing so, they have provided outstanding educational opportunities for employees’ children. Moreover, they have invested in many building projects on campus, most recently providing generous support for the Campaign for Wellness. The Hahns have replicated their giving hearts to many other community organizations and to those less fortunate through the Norman and Elizabeth Hahn Family Foundation. Service is clearly one of their core values, and, no matter where they have served, they have done so with humility and faithfulness.

President Kim Phipps recently commented, “We thank Norman for his leadership and service, not only at Messiah College, but also in their community. His passion for the College is evidenced by the many ways he helped to advance our mission. He will be dearly missed.”