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JAMES D. HAFFA
BUCYRUS: James D. Haffa, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday, February 03, 2014 in Galion Community Hospital, his death was unexpected. He was born on September 3, 1935 in Galion, Ohio to the late Dale and Mary (Shank) Haffa Balyeat.
On February 25, 1955 he married Nancy (Steele) Haffa who preceded him in death on January 25, 2001. Also preceding him is his sister, Donna Baird and half-brother Dennis Balyeat.
He is survived by a longtime special friend and companion, Sharon Studer. Also surviving are his children, Alan (Shirley) Haffa of Nevada, Kathy (Gary) Knotts of Grand Prairie, Texas, Dan (Cheryl) Haffa of Bucyrus, Becky (Rob) Cooley of Bucyrus, and Kelly (Mike) Sturtz of Bucyrus; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, his brother, Richard (Marian) Haffa of Michigan, and his sister, Betty Baird of Lexington, Ohio.
He attended school in Sulphur Springs, Retiring from Ryder Heil Bronze after 23 years and worked at the Cobey Company. He was a member of the Moose, serving as the past Governor twice, served on the Moose Ritual Team, and many other committees. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1078, AMVETS, and the American Legion Post 181. He enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with his family, grand kids, working on cars, and helping others around him.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 PM in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home where a Ritual Service will be held at 7 pm followed by Funeral Services with Linda Heinlen officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left a munzpirnstill.com
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Our deepest sympathy. Jim touched so many lives with his bright smile and cheery disposition. We are praying for the family. God bless you all.
Larry and Niki Lee
February 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Haffa family.Jim was such a nice guy he will be so missed..Tom loved him like a second Dad he would help him out anytime he asked.
Cathy&Tom Shuster
February 6, 2014
Becky, Rob & family, May the beauty of his life live on in your memories and bring you peace. Sorry for the loss of your "Dad"
Rick & Bird Shifflet
February 5, 2014
Kelly and family, Please know that my sincere thoughts and prayers are sent to you and that Dad's memories keep him alive in your heart. Catherine seely
February 5, 2014
Sharon and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Ron and I have been friends with Jim for a long time and he will surely be missed. You have our deepest sympathy.
Ron and Jo Reid
February 5, 2014
Jim was a great guy and we will all miss him.
Mike Travis and family
February 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Teynor
February 4, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 4, 2014
Rob, Becky and kids....thinking of you during this difficult time...love you all
Sharon Redmon Bentley
February 4, 2014
Kelly and Amy
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Stacy Tuttle
February 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kay Lenzo
February 4, 2014
Sharon and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Jim he was such a great friendly man. Always had a smile and a friendly hello
when you ran in to him. He will be missed by many. As time goes on your memories of your dad will help you through all the hard times.
God Speed,
Billie Jo
Billie Jo Carr
February 4, 2014
To the Haffa FAMILY. I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Jim.. You will be missed
Corie Young
February 4, 2014
Kathy and family,
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. May God bless you in your needs of comfort and prayers.
Theresa Rutkowski
February 4, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and friend. Jim was by far one of the nicest guys I have ever known. Now he can be with his Nancy in a better place. God Bless you all.
Joyce Grahan
February 4, 2014
My sympathy goes out to all of Jim's. He was a great guy.
February 4, 2014
Ron and Vicky VanHouten
February 4, 2014
Jim was like a rare jewel special and one of a kind it was my pleasure to have known him most of my life He will be missed by many RIP Jim we Love U
Patricia and Dan Zehring
February 4, 2014
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