Service Details
Memorial will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation 10:00 – 11:30 am with service to follow at 11:30 am. For those who wish, please come prepared with a brief memory or story you would like to share about Jeff.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jeffrey J. Haas (68) on July 11, 2025 after a tragic bicycle accident. After graduating from Horlick High in 1974 he attended the UW Stevens Point where he received a degree in natural resource management. He then returned back to Racine and in 1986 married Linda Lotterman and had two daughters. Jeff was a talented craftsman and machinist who dedicated more than 20 years of his life working for Case (CNHI) and was an active steward and supporter of their union and his fellow workers.
Jeff was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was always willing to give his time, knowledge, food, and financial resources to those around him. Jeff enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He found the most joy connecting and doing projects with his loved ones. Every year he would cultivate a prolific garden with his “grand-girls” to share his love of nature, the value of hard work and self-sufficiency. He found great joy in giving away a lot of his yearly harvest to his coworkers and neighbors. He also always looked forward to an annual musky fishing trip he has taken with his brothers for over 30 years.
Jeff was dedicated to supporting those around him, often putting the needs of others before his own. Though he faced many struggles over the years, he still found ways to show up. Always offering whatever support he could, however he could.
He was taken away suddenly and that left a hole in our family that we must pull together to fill. We will miss all the quirky traditions, funny gifts, interesting perspectives and advice. This tragic accident has reminded all of us to try to hold your loved ones as close as you can because you never know when you will run out of time. Our family will strive to live life to the fullest and honor the greatest parts about him. He will be kept in our hearts and memories and we will love and support each other as fiercely as he did.
He is preceded in death by parents Mary & Jerry Haas, and sibling Melissa & Dan Huck. Survived by daughters Alison Zinnen (Mathias)& Luci Haas, “grand-girls” Marlie & Rosalie, family Linda Haas, Deb Lester, Steve Haas (Michelle), Randy Haas (Allison), Sue Haas (Michael), Rick Haas (Patti) and all of his beloved extended family.
Memorial will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation 10:00 – 11:30 am with service to follow at 11:30 am. For those who wish, please come prepared with a brief memory or story you would like to share about Jeff.
DANELL HINTZ says
My sincere condolences to the family 💗. I worked with Jeff at CNH, and was proud to call him my brother and friend. He definitely had a one of a kind personality and we shared many laughs. Remberance is love’s greatest gift. ❤️❤️
Jim 'DOC' Poplawski says
Knew Jeff at CASE. Always a pleasure. Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees
Dan Gobis says
Gone too soon…RIP Jeff…
D’Ette L DeJarlais says
Jeff and I worked together at Merle’s Citgo in 1973-74. He was a great friend. He will be missed. We also both graduated from Horlick in1974.
jeff gearhart says
My Condolences to the Family
Heidi McIntosh says
Wish I could be there to help celebrate Jeff’s life. We were cousins born 2 months apart so he always had a special place in my heart. Sending thoughts & prayers to all the family. 💞
Cynthia Sommers says
Peace be with you during this most difficult loss 💔
Anonymous says
Judy Mulder Vandersloot
Sending deepest sympathy to Linda and daughters, granddaughters
Tom Lukawski says
One of the few workers that cared and would go out of his way to make it right. I worked many years with Jeff doing his pet projects which was always to help the make tractors with parts that were correct. Great man and will be missed by all who knew him.