Keith Hahn

Keith Charles Hahn was born on October 19, 1968 in Harvey, Illinois to Charles and Ann Hahn.Keith passed away July 21, 2024 at Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital in Johnstown,Colorado. He was 55 years old.Keith lived most of his life in Longmont. He graduated from Longmont High School in 1987. Hewent on to work several jobs, including at Century Plastics and Wal-Mart.Anyone who knew Keith knew that his major passion was trains. Keith was just a toddler whenhis parents introduced him to his first train. He spent his life collecting anything and everythingrelated to trains. Even though his life was short, Keith lived life to the fullest. He was often takingadventures in his truck to go chase down those trains whenever he could. He loved the Denverand Rio Grande, the Big Boy Steam engines, and the Union Pacific 844.He was a member of the Boulder Model Railroad Club, the National Model Railroad Associationand a volunteer at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Keith also volunteered his time and did workup at the Georgetown Loop.Keith received numerous awards for his trains, photography, and service to the community.Keith loved being able to do the community train shows at Christmas time. He loved introducingtrains to the children. He would put candy in the gondolas so the kids would be able to take oneas it passed right in front of them.Keith's other passions included his love of fur coats, radio control cars, comedian Jeff Dunham,The Red-Green show, and attending Mannheim Steamroller concerts with his parents.Keith will also be remembered for his infectious sense of humor. He loved to tell the latest joketo those around him. Even when he was struggling the last year of his life, he would still makethe best of the situation and find a way to make others laugh.Keith is survived by his parents, Charles and Ann Hahn of Longmont; Sister Lisa (Hahn) Palmer,brother-in-law John, and nieces Robyn, Crystal, and Autumn.Interment will be at Foothills Garden of Memory, Longmont, COPlease consider making a small donation in honor of Keith at one of the following websites:NMRA - National Model Railroad Association - nmra.orgColorado Railroad Museum - crrm.orgBaltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum - borail.org Has the Polar Express train ridewww.autismnow.org