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Ben Hasza Obituary
Ben B. Hasza, age 92, of Hobart passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born on July 16, 1922 in Hobart, IN to the late George and Bertha Hasza. Ben was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1941. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Ben retired from U.S. Steel after 35 years of service. He was an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Merrillville, volunteering to help with confirmation classes and Sunday school and playing on the church dartball league. He is survived by three sons: David Hasza and Benjamin (Laura) Hasza all of Hobart and Dennis (Debra) Hasza of Hermann, MO; three daughters: Lynn (Terry Shaffner) Heintz of Crown Point, Patricia (Richard) Schreyer of The Woodlands, TX and Robin (Steve) Toneff of Hobart; 15 grandchildren: Leah (Travis) Horsch, Bryan Hasza, Annie (Joe) Maldonado, Katherine Hasza, Robin (Justin) Doran, Megan (Chris) Cruz, Kathryn (Josh) Exoo, Dennis (Jessica) Hasza, Derrick (Brandi) Hasza, Richard (Heather) Hasza, Ryan Hasza, Kristine (Joel Marquart) Hasza, Michael Hasza, Dylan Toneff and Daryl Toneff; 17 great-grandchildren: Logan, Aeson, Elle, Brody, Ty, Caleigh, Jackson, Jakob, Nathan, Ozzie, Dennis III, Josafeen, Dawson, Avery, Madison, Abigail, Jacksyn; brother Louis (Dorothy) Hasza, sister Betty Wineinger; many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore E. Hasza, 2 brothers, George and Paul Hasza, and 2 sisters, Theresa Wargo and Mary Hasza In lieu of flowers memorial donations are preferred to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or the Hobart Food Pantry. Funeral services are Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road. Cremation will follow with Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Visitation is Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. Call (219) 942-2109 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com
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Lyle Hannigan
August 15, 2014
Great littleleague coach and human.Ben was the littleleague announcer and my coach.Anybody that went to the games will remember Ben's annoucing.His favorite was when the batter had 3 balls and no strikes and the next pitch was a strike it was called the old automatic.R.I.P. Coach
Linda Buzinec
August 15, 2014
I just came from Rees Funeral Home. Friday at 3, I am so sorry for your loss and wanted to tell you so but messed up on the date. My sympathy to the whole family. If I can be of help please let me know. Take care.
Terry Kegebein
August 15, 2014
Deepest sympathy to all of Mr Hasza's family
Roger Winsor
August 13, 2014
sorry to read of your loss.
Paul Addison
August 12, 2014
Mr. Hasza was my Little League coach, and I've been privileged to get to know Lynn in recent years with the HHS Alumni Association. Sympathy for losing this special man.
Aseracare Hospice
August 11, 2014
To the Hasza family,
Our staff offers our most sincere condolences at the loss of Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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