Claribel Louise "Caddie" Haaf, age 96, of Lancaster, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Inn at Fairfield Village. Born August 17, 1917 in Washington Court House to the late Harry Addison & Elizabeth (Baughn) Engle.
She was a graduate of Washington High School, and completed commercial and business courses at the former Ohio Western Business University in Springfield, Ohio and Fayette Business College in Washington Court House. She was the District Representative and Secretary for former 10th District (now 7th District) Congressman Walter H. Moellar, Assistant Project Director, IRD Department of Development Ohio University in Athens, retired from Ohio Commission on Aging as Field Representative and Program Consultant, Charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, former member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cincinnati. She was a member of Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter DAR, Fairfield Democratic Women's Club, Pickerington Senior Citizens, Olivedale, life member of President's Club, Ohio State University, Buckeye Club; Buckeye Boosters, and LWML of Redeemer Church.
Preceded in death by her husbands, Alfred Ray Reynolds, Raymond Carl Riegel, and Edward C. Haaf; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Mildred & Walter Parrett; and niece Janet Parrett Scheidler. Survived by her children, whom she loved dearly and cherished the time spent with them, daughters, Joyce Elaine Russell, Trudine (Greg) Springer, sons, Jack (Karen) Reynolds, Steven Reynolds; grandchildren, James E. Russell, Jr., Eric (Cheri) Russell, Liz Borgan, Terri & Jared Russell, Mark (Dawn) Reynolds, Tricia (Chuck) Watkins, Justin Gombos, Marla Trudine; nephew, Dr. David Scheidler; niece, Eleanor Childress; step-children, Dorothea Seitz, Ed (Carolyn) Haaf, Jr., Greg Riegel, David (Adele) Riegel; many great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She valued the friendship and love of special friends in Lancaster, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Sunbury and Columbus.
Friends may visit 2-4 & 6-8 pm Sunday at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Rd N (St. Rt. 256), Pickerington. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1400 Concordia Dr., Lancaster, with the Rev. Dr. John C. Davidson, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Violet Cemetery in Pickerington. Friends who wish may contribute to the Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund, their local Humane Society, or the charity of their choice in Caddie's memory. Online condolences at spencefuneralhome.com
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I met Caddie Reynolds back in the late sixties early seventies. My mother, Bettie Bjorn and Caddie worked for the Comm. on Aging. During the summer break from school I was allowed to board the city bus for downtown Columbus, enter the Leveque Tower and ride the elevator to the 34th floor. There I would meet my mother and Caddie for lunch. We'd have lunch downtown and then we would go to the observation deck and view the city. I've never forgot those summers I could have lunch with mom and Caddie. I had lunch with Caddie about four years ago, and it was just as special !
Such a beautiful woman, inside and out.
Ann Swindler
October 29, 2014
caddie was what every child envisions a Grandmother to be always loving,kind,cheerful.forgiving,,steadfast.intelligent,witty,and an old school farm girl with tenacity and preserverence.whenever I think of giving up on life I''ll think of my steadfast and enduring Grandma from the great war of 1917 to 2014 she always led by example and let the spirit of Christ guide her on.. I'm so sorry for not being the Grandson you deserved but as long as I live your laughter and sweet memories will live in my heart-may we meet again on that sunny shore sweet Claribel-with everlasting love
Jimmie Russell
January 9, 2014
What a dear sweet lady that I met in the American Business Women's Association years ago in the early years of my business career. RIP Caddie
Kim Rankin, Lancaster, Ohio
Kim Rankin
January 8, 2014
Condolences to the Haaf Family. Your Mother was a beautiful and loving person. She was a "mover" in any organization wherein she was a member.
Patricia Blischak
January 7, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Carol Flick Kistler
January 6, 2014
Caddie's presence at Redeemer Lutheran Church and activities will be missed. As for her family, may your memories of the wonderful times you shared with her, comfort you today and always. Nancy Anders
January 6, 2014
All who knew, or even merely met, 'Caddie' was blessed. Joyce, Jack, how well you know how extraordinary she was. Caddie and Ed were always fun and interesting to be around - I always learned something new and almost always we all had a good chuckle.
Fred Strawser
January 5, 2014
On behalf of the Grange Insurance retiree group, we send our condolences to Mrs. Haaf's family. Several of our retirees met her when Ed was still living and remember her as a very lovely lady. We will list her passing in the next quarterly edition of our retiree newsletter so others in our Grange retiree group will know of her passing.
Dorance Hornsby
January 4, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Caddie's death, but she lived a beautiful and fruitful life, and although she will be missed by her friends and family, she is at peace. Jay and Doris Dupler, Fla.
January 4, 2014
Rest in Peace to a fine lady.
Tom & Janet Burkhardt
January 4, 2014
May God give you the strength needed at this very difficult time.
January 4, 2014
With sympathy
Federated Democratic Women of Ohio
January 4, 2014
Jack and family: So sorry to hear about "Caddie". She was a wonderful lady.
Steve & Bev McMillen
January 4, 2014
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