Richard Dale Hahnert, 77, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Kendallville, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born March 20, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana, son to the late Felix Wayne and Jessie Pauline (Bienz) Hahnert. He was an U. S. Army Veteran and received his bachelors degree from St. Francis College. Richard worked for a number of businesses as an accountant, including Dana and Griffith Rubber Mill. Surviving are his children, Robert (Jennie) Hahnert of Fort Wayne, Jennifer (Kevin) Mahoney of Huntington, and Cynthia Witte of Auburn; grandchildren, Meghan, Callie, Lexus, and Katelyn; and step-grandchildren, Rachel and Caleb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Merry Carol (Hower) Hahnert in 2015; and brother, Michael Hahnert. Funeral service will be on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation for Richard will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Contributions in Richard's memory may be made to American Legion #241 or Cancer Services of NE Indiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Hahnert family.
