Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hauff , Martin David Jr. July 4, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat July 11, 2020

Martin Hauff Jr., 87
Martin David Hauff Jr., 87, of Gowen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 
July 4, 2020, surrounded by his children, The son of Martina nnd Otillie 
(Weiss) Hauff, he was born on June 28, 1922, in Alpena, Michigan. On November 
18, 1961, he married Janice Lynn Hauff and together they enjoyed 51 years of 
marriage.

A devoted husband and father, he also enjoyed morel mushrooming, hunting, 
fishing along with spending winters in Gulf Shores.

Martin served in the United States Air Force as part of the 96th Bomber 
Squadron as an airplane mechanic for 4 years before being honorably 
discharged in April of 1957. Upon leaving the military, he worked for NASA on 
the 2nd Stage Engines for Apollo Space Missions. Martin was awarded the 
Silver Snoopy Award of Excellence from NASA. Martin retired from Amway after 
30-plus years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Hauff; his parents, Martin and 
Ottilie Hauff, a brother, Robert Hauff; and his daughter, Terri (Hauff) 
Tillen.

Surviving are his children, Deborah and Dennis Harold of Republic, Jerry and 
Kimberly Burns of Gowen, Greg Hauff of Lowell, and Kim Hauff of Grand Rapids;
two brothers, George and Betty Hauff, and Kenneth Hauff of Alpena, a sister, 
Diane Zinsli of Traverse city; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces an nephews.

A celebration of Martin's life will be held at a later date yet to be 
determined. They will be held at the Greenville New Testament Church, 13615 
10 Mile Road N.E., Greenville, with Pastor John Paepke officating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Martin to Hospice of Michigan 
would be appreciated. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Martin's online guest book, 
or to share a favorite memory, please visit Michigan Cremation.com. Cremation 
arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral 
Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.

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