Service Details
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Visitation: 4-6 p.m.
Memorial Mass: 6:00 p.m.
Everything will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1526 Erie St)
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RACINE – John “Red” Haas, 73, passed away at his residence with his wife by his side on Thursday, January 26, 2017.
A lifelong resident of Racine, he was born on August 7, 1943, the son of the late Edward Peter and Carolyn (nee: Reichert) Haas. On May 14, 1966 he married Laurine Perino at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Red served his nation with the U.S. Army Reserve.
Red worked for many years selling industrial equipment for various family companies around the country. He was proud of his volunteer and mentoring work for St. Luke’s Behavioral/AODA Services for over 20 years as well as his almost 30 years involvement with the Grove Club. Red also served as past president of the Jaycees, the Racine Fourth Fest Parade Marshall and volunteered at the Community Meal Program at St. Patrick’ Catholic Church. Red was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Laurine, he is survived by his twin daughters, Barbara (John) McLoughlin of Rhinelander, Kristin Cecil of Tomahawk; his adored grandchildren, Charles (fiancée, Nicky) McLoughlin, Karli and Courtney Cecil; his great grandson, Matthew; his brothers and sisters, Norman (Ruth Ann) Haas, Daniel (Marlene) Haas, Marjorie Malko, Bernadette (Al) Marrow, Germaine Brigman; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Elaine Haas, Yvonne Haas, Larry Jansen; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Red was also preceded in death by his dear son, Brian Haas; his brothers and sisters, Greg and Gerard Haas, Rosemary Jansen, Audrey Haas, Diane (Joseph) Cook; his wife’s parents, Charles and Prudence Perino, brother-in-law, Richard Malko and sister-in-law, Rosemarie (Charles) Falkner.
Family and friends are invited to meet at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1526 Erie Street) on Thursday, February 2, 2017 for a visitation from 4-6 p.m. The celebration of his life and memorial Mass will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Steven Varghese officiating.
Jessica Oettinger Nuter says
It was an honor to have Red be a part of my life for the 7 years. He always loved us, gave us clear cut direction and held us accountable. Red help us heal. He will be missed dearly. Laurie, Barb, Kris and Family, you are all in my prayers.
Brian Koshen and Rachelle Vanofferen says
You were an inspiration to me Red!
David Serrano says
Red was a good man. I enjoy many talks. He will be surely missed.
Barbara and Bill Ernst says
We were so sorry to learn of John’s passing. There has been too much sorrow in your family. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Alex says
My heartfelt sympathies, love and prayers for all Red’s family and friends. I saw him almost daily at 10 o’clock. We were acquaintances, but with all the people he knew, he always remembered my name and never, ever failed to ask me how I was doing. He listened and cared. A really great person-I will miss him and I will never forget his kindness. I’m very saddened today.
Love, Alex
Larissa Hutchinson says
I have been blessed to know John for almost 29 years on and off. He always offered me love until I loved myself and tough love when I needed it. He was a kind, tough, and loving man and he will be missed. His family are in my prayers
Jim Rogan says
I have know Mr. Haas and the Haas family for 35 years. I have TONS of stories from time spent with his family. The stories are as wild and colorful as he was. He will be greatly missed. All my love. Peace.
Tammy Pouliot says
It was an honor being a friend for 31 years with Red.
The tools he gave me in recovery will forever be engraved in my mind, and heart.
Red, you never held back anything nor afraid to say what you thought or believed.
You will be truly missed. Until we meet again my friend. Fly like a butterfly my friend ???
Shelly says
Miss yo