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Charles Haag Obituary
He was born in Evansville, Ind. on April Fool's Day 1924, he moved to Fort Wayne this past spring.
Charlie graduated from Bosse High School where he was a member of the all-city football and basketball teams and was senior class president. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He played on the 1943 Big Ten and national championship football team and was a three-year starter and captain of the basketball team, playing for the legendary Piggy Lambert. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Skull and Crescent, Iron Key and Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.
He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 1984, as an Ordinance Manager and Advanced Development Engineer, with prior employment at Servel and International Harvester. He was a lifetime member of Bethel United Church of Christ where he served as president of the congregation, scoutmaster, chairman of Christian Education, and was a 25 year cast member of "The Last Supper" presentation.
He is survived by daughter, Holly (William) Wiebke, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; son, Scott (Debbie) Haag, of Union, Ky.; grandchildren, Rob (Laura) and Chris Passage, Amanda and Evan Haag and Heather Wiebke; great-grandsons, Owen and Brady Passage and companion, Dottie Moore.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Haag; parents, Dora (Huck) and Walter Haag; brother, Warren Haag; and sister, Mary Feagans.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 3029 N. Green River Road Evansville, IN 47715, with Rev. Robert Melhorn, Rev. Donald Bernhardt and Rev. James Prickett officiating. Burial will be held at Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue Evansville, IN 47711 and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Church of Christ.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Haag
Donna Cook
January 19, 2011
I just meet Charles in the last 8 mos, I enjoyed my visits with him so much. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He loved his family and had nice memories he shared with me about his life, Purdue,and his wall of family pictures. Priceless memories of his life. I am so happy my husband had a chance to met him and share a few stories.
"When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure."
Craig Scheafnocker
January 19, 2011
Holly and Scott,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you. I've been sitting here trying to think of what to write, and my mind wanders back to my "Bethel" days and what a great influence both your mom and dad had on my life. Youth fellowship at your house, the trips to who knows where, sitting down late one evening with your mom and dad somewhere in Wisconsin and having my first cup of coffee(I'm sure they both got a kick out of me that night).
They were wonderful caring people are will be greatly missed.
Thanks for sharing them, I'm a better person because of them.
January 18, 2011
Coach Passage, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. How wonderful that your grandfather was part of your life for so many years. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. With our deepest sympathies, The Kalamazoo College Basketball Family...Players and Parents
Matt Neil
January 17, 2011
The Hope Basketball Staff and team, along with several fans, send our sympathy to Coach Rob Passage and his family at the loss of Grandpa Haag. Our trust is in the Lord, giver of life
eternal. Our prayers go out to the entire extended family.
Ken Hortin
January 17, 2011
Holly and Scott: As a former co-worker at Whirlpool and longtime friend of Charlie, it is hard to put into words how special a person he was. Always friendly, helpful and considerate of others, he was an absolute joy to be around. I consider it a great privilege to have known him and have many good memories. You had a very special dad. I am in Florida and unfortunately will be unable to attend the funeral. He will be missed by many. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
January 17, 2011
Holly and Scott--so many memories of the fun times the Schwenker and Haag families spent together--Loie and Charlie were always so nice to all of us girls. I hadn't seen him lately--I recall the last time I did see him we had quite the lively discussion about Bobby Knight! Not many of the IH-Whirlpool gang left but they will always be remembered. Anne (Schwenker) Rogers
Rita Ybarra
January 17, 2011
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BRINGING CHARLES TO LIVE WITH US AT COVENTRY MNEADOWS IN FORT WAYNE. He was a joy to be around and will be missed by everyone. Trips to the casino, happy hours, his smile, and the fun he was to just sit and talk to. He inspired us so much. Thank you Charles for being our neighbor and friend. Rita L.Ybarra (The Hat Lady)
January 17, 2011
To me Charlie was such a delight to have conversation with--usually involving the Boilermakers or his income tax information. I looked forward to seeing Charlie and talking with him at every opportunity. Having been his CPA tax person for decades, I had the pleasure of learning much about his money affairs etc. It is my sincere hope that my words of sympathy will enhance the memories Holly and Scott have of their Dad......and also ease the thoughts of Charlie's companion of recent years Dottie Moore......Sincerely Don Burks
Christopher Passage
January 17, 2011
Miss you already Grandpa!
Love you!
January 17, 2011
Holly and Scott, We are so sorry to hear of the death of your father. We have great memories of living across from you on Knob Hill. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you this week. We live in Florida now and wont be able to attend the funeral. Al and Betty Buck
Dean Hamby
January 17, 2011
To the Haag Family---
So sorry to see that Mr Haag has passed away. I worked with him at Whirlpool Ordnance from 1966 till 1971. I enjoyed working with him. Having buried my Dear Wife recently, also a Whirlpool co-worker of Mr Haag, Marilou Ohning Hamby, I do know how to & will pray for your family during this DIFFICULT TIME.
Godspeed Charlie & God bless the family.
Dean Hamby
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