Jerry Daniel Hauan
May 9, 1956 - January 12, 2026
Jerry Hauan passed on January 12th, 2026. He was born on May 9th, 1956, in Pittsburg, California, and grew up in Bethel Island, California. In 1974, he graduated from Liberty Union High School in Brentwood, CA. He then attended San Francisco State University, graduating with a degree in International Relations in 1980. Jerry was actively involved in DeMolay, a Masonic affiliated youth group for young men, from his teens to young adulthood. After joining and holding several offices he rose to serve Antioch Chapter as Master Counselor and eventually served at the Divisional level as Master Counselor of the East Bay DeMolay Association. As a young adult, Jerry continued to expand his beliefs and service to Freemasonry by becoming a Mason himself. In order to journey deeper into the craft he also became a member of the Scottish Rite or a 32 degree Mason. As a young man, he continued his involvement in freemasonry by joining the organization. Jerry always believed in seeking the truth in all things, that beyond the noise, within the grey, lies reality. Masonry was foundational in fostering and developing these core beliefs. It was this involvement in DeMolay and Masonry that allowed him to meet his lifelong group of friends, The Whizzers. Although Jerry loved International Relations, his drive to be in charge of his own future won out, and he started his specialty contracting business, JD Specialties, in 1990, retiring in 2024. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Byer-Hauan; son, William Hauan; brothers, Alan Hauan (Victoria) and Erik Hauan; and sister, Lynne Olcomendy (David).
Friends and family are invited to his Celebration of Life on Thursday, February 19th at 1:00PM at Cherokee Memorial and Funeral Home, Lodi, CA. Reception following at Woodbridge Country Club, Woodbridge, CA. In place of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Jerry’s calming, kind, and steadfast nature offered guidance, friendship, light, and a port in any storm to those around him. He will be loved and missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Hauan family.
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