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James Paul Haase

Aug 19, 1947 – Aug 24, 2021

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, August 28, 2021, for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

 

A eulogy will follow at 4:00 p.m. 

Memorial Suggestions

Jim participated and provided music at Thoughts for Food for many years.  Therefore, in his honor, memorials have been suggested to the Racine County Food Bank. 

RACINE – Mr. James P. Haase, 74, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

He was born in Racine on August 19, 1947, the son of the late Paul and Leone (nee Breyer) Haase. He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1966.

On March 22, 1969, he married Diane Lekas.  She preceded him in death on May 24, 2020.

Jim was a talented drummer and singer and played in local bands for most of his life.  He loved his music, but his wife and family always came first.  He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Delgado; his son, Jeremy (Terasa) Haase; grandchildren, Mikayla Haase 19, Jessica Delgado 18, Julia Delgado 16, Jacob Delgado 15, Jaden Delgado 13, Mason Farber 11, Kira Haase 8, and Nathan Haase 10; his brother-in-law, Gary Lekas; as well as other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.  In addition to his parents and wife, Diane, Jim was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Lekas.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, August 28, 2021, for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  A eulogy will follow at 4:00 p.m.  Jim participated and provided music at Thoughts for Food for many years.  Therefore, in his honor, memorials have been suggested to the Racine County Food Bank.

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  1. Kevin Stellman says

    August 25, 2021 at 10:31 am

    So Long Jim — I will always remember you being the first “professional” drummer I met and being amazed by your talent and good humor. You always had something good to say about everyone. Your quiet intelligence and passion for music will endure in your offspring. See you on the other side.

  2. Kelly Bohlman says

    August 25, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Sorry for your loss

  3. Al C Clausen says

    August 26, 2021 at 8:21 am

    Jim was a fellow musician who loved music. My condolences. He was always upbeat.

  4. Mauricio.E.Salazar says

    August 26, 2021 at 1:50 pm

    You will be missed

  5. Sue Jaskulske says

    August 27, 2021 at 6:15 am

    I worked with Jim for many years during his career at Unico. He always talked about his family with such pride. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    We had many laughs together and a running joke about bringing pickles to the pot lucks at work.
    We ran into each other a few times during the years after Unico and he was always laughing or had a smile on his face.
    RIP Pickles

  6. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    DARYL LYNAUGH
    Jim was my music friend for all of my early years. We where the GROUP ” THE FANTASTICS”. MISS HIM DEARLY WITH LOVE GOOD BY SEE YOU SOON.

  7. DARYL LYNAUGH says

    August 27, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    Jim was my friend in the group ” THE FANTASTICS” FOR 30 YEARS. A FRIEND AND I will miss him. love and respect

  8. Eduardo Garza says

    August 28, 2021 at 7:30 am

    Jenni, Iam so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and the Haase family God Bless 🙏 , may your Dad R.I.P

  9. Diana Sokolowski says

    September 8, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    My condolences go out to Jeremy and Jennifer! Our family will forever remember your Dad! He was an awesome drummer when my Dad played the accordion in there band “ Stardust”. I will never forget when we were younger and would come over and go downstairs to see your Dads fish (pirrhanas). So sorry we weren’t able to be there. We didn’t see this soon enough! Your in our thoughts and prayers!❤️ The Family Of Ron Sokolowski

  10. Jeremy Haase says

    September 20, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Thank you to all of you for the nice comments. He was such a great guy and we miss him.

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Michael,

First, let me start out by saying you were a God sent working with me for many years in preparations for my mom’s Homegoing Celebration December 7, 2024.  Even though this was our first time meeting in person, I felt like I already knew you.  Michael, you demonstrated  professionalism, empathy and, your warmth was surprising for me considering your role as a Funeral Director. Your attention to every detail, patient and support has made this process much easier for my family and me. I trusted you and you helped me find closure in a moment of great sadness, and for that we’re eternally grateful. I appreciate the time and energy you put into ensuring everything ran smoothly considering I reside in a different state.  Michael, my mom would have loved you and our family is forever grateful for your unwavering dedication and support during our season of grief.  May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. (Numbers 6:25)

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