Hahns Named Nappanee Apple Fest Grand Marshals
Published: Friday, September 12, 2025
The Nappanee Apple Festival recently to announced Phil and Karen Hahn as the 2025 grand marshals. This dynamic duo has been an integral part of the Nappanee community for decades, and their dedication to the town and its people is truly inspiring.
Phil and Karen, both born and raised in Nappanee, met while attending Nappanee High School. They were married on Feb. 1, 1992 and have since become valued members of the community. The couple attends Nappanee Missionary Church.
Collectively, Phil and Karen have six sons. Phil's sons are Phil, Jason and Thad, while Karen's sons are Scot, Adam and Andy. Together, they have 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The Hahns enjoy spending time with their family and embracing the small-town charm of Nappanee, appreciating the unique culture and way of life.
The Hahn family's real estate and auctioneering roots began with Phil's father, Roger Hahn, who started his auctioneering business in 1964. Phil joined the family business, began auctioneering in 1971 and obtained his real estate license in 1972. He renamed the business Phil Hahn and Associates in the mid-1990s, after his father's retirement. Today, Phil and Karen own Phil Hahn and Associates, and Phil co-owns Hahn Auctioneers with his son Jason and Brian Wuthrich.
Phil has significantly contributed to Nappanee's growth, bringing in businesses like Burger King, Martin's Super Market and CVS Pharmacy. He was an inductee of the Indiana State Hall of Fame for Auctioneering in 1996, has been a part of Nappanee Noon Kiwanis for 55 years, where he previously served as president, served two terms on the board with the Indiana Auctioneers Assn., and is a current member of Nappanee Power From The Past.
Karen, a retired real estate agent, brought valuable expertise to Phil Hahn and Associates. Even in retirement, Karen remains involved, occasionally lending a hand to the business. Her community involvement includes serving as a Cub Scout leader and starting a Bible study for the town of Nappanee many years ago. Her passion for interior decorating was influenced by her time working at Early American Furniture with Lenore Pletcher.
The Hahns have supported the Nappanee Apple Festival for over 20 years, sponsoring the parade and participating in other events.
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