Douglas M. Jahn

Douglas “Doug” Michael Jahn, Sr. of Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 24, 2025. Doug was born on May 29, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Robert G. and Dorothy H. (Kolb) Jahn. He was a 1972 graduate of Arthur Hill High School and a proud Spartan, graduating from Michigan State University in 1984. Doug met the love of his life, Michele M. Crovella, while both were coaching soccer. They fell in love and were united in marriage on July 2, 1999; she survives him. He was employed by Nexteer (formerly Saginaw Steering Gear, Delphi) and retired in January 2020 after 40+ years of dedicated and awarded service. Doug loved nothing more than spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and dogs (Remi and Ruger). An avid outdoorsman, Doug looked forward to trips to the family cottage. He enjoyed boating, water sports, cars, motorcycles, and working on anything with a motor.

Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Michele Jahn; three children: Michael Jahn, Kristen (Terrance) Jahn, and Nikolas “Nick” (Stephanie) Hopp; four grandchildren: Mason, Corbin, Liem, and Luke; a brother, Bruce (Cindy) Jahn; a sister, Carol (Ned) Cook; a brother-in-law, Michael (Susan) Crovella; a sister-in-law, Tina (Rick) Bowker. Also surviving are many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Nathaniel “Nate” Michael Hopp; a brother, David Jahn; parents, Robert and Dorothy Jahn; and mother-in-law, Carole Crovella.

Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Road, Saginaw, MI 48603, on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Doug will lie in state at St. Dominic Parish, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn Street on Saturday, March 29, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Steve Gavit will officiate. Honoring Doug’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family c/o Michele Jahn in contribution to an education fund which has been established for Doug’s grandchildren. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.casefuneralhome.com.