George J. Hirn

George J. Hirn, Jr., 96, of Kingsford, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, WI. George was born on July 14, 1922 in Iron Mountain, son of the late George J. Hirn Sr. and Clarissa (LaViolette) Hirn. After graduating from Kingsford High School in 1942, he joined the United States Army and served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant with the 37th Division Infantry in the Philippines and South Pacific Theatre, earning many military honors, including a Bronze Star. He married Arlene Poquette in 1944, and she preceded him in death in 1989. He was employed as a materials foreman with Kimberly-Clark for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. George was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 510 and was a scout leader for many years. He was also a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford, the American Legion Post 363, the Golden K, the Golden Throats and the Knights of Columbus where he was 4th Degree, a past Grand Knight and served in the K of C Honor Guard. He spent many years playing piano at local nursing homes and community events. George was an active volunteer in numerous organizations and church activities. He is survived by his children, Gary (Toni) Hirn of Arizona, Cindy Hirn of Iron Mountain, Denise (Jesse) Brown of Kingsford, Donald (Dawn) Hirn of Florence and Ronald (Lisa) Hirn; 15 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Along with his wife, Arlene, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy Hirn; a grandson, Tony Sleik; a great-granddaughter, Haili Ann Dawson; 2 brothers, Edward and Robert Hirn; and a sister, Lillian Anderson. Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2019 from 8:30 - 10:30 am at the Kingsford Funeral Home in Kingsford. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday at American Martyrs Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Quinnesec Cemetery. The American Legion will conduct military graveside honors. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George J. Hirn, Jr. online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with arrangements.

George J. Hirn

July 14, 1922 - June 2, 2019