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Alex James Haefele

1953 - 2018

Alex James Haefele

1953 - 2018

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1953

DIED

2018

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Alex Haefele Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 16, 2018.

Mr. Alex James Haefele, 65, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 from 5-6:30 pm at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Alex was a native of Rochester, NY and the son of the late Glenn and Donna Helgerman Haefele. He was a 1975 graduate of Denison University. In 1985, he started his real estate development company, Benson Morgan Company, which he named for his three children. Alex was very involved in various organizations and philanthropic efforts throughout the area. He served on the Rock Hill Planning Commission and assisted with building projects at the Worthy Boys and Girls Camp. He was a supporter of Winthrop University Athletics and assisted in founding and operations of the Saranac Lacrosse Club. Alex was known for his wit and sense of humor and loved telling stories. No matter the occasion, Alex demonstrated his passion for highwater pants, also known as shorts.

Alex is survived by his sons, Benjamin Alex Haefele (Hayley) of New York, NY and Tyson Glenn Haefele (Katherine) of Rock Hill; his daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Haefele (fiance, Jay Evans) of Rock Hill; his brother, Steve Haefele of St. Simon, GA; three grandchildren, Boden Axel Haefele, Chapain Ford Haefele and Anson Jane Haefele (AJH); and his former wife, Suzanne B. Monaghan of Inman, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Winthrop University Lady Eagle Lacrosse Team, c/o Winthrop Athletics, 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29733.

Condolences may be made to the Alex's family at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

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Danny Deas

February 10, 2025

We all miss Alex. He had a great sense of humor and was great at connecting people. Guy had a million friends.

Waria Amos

September 26, 2018

Alex is a hero. Passing away of a man is inevitable but achieving greatness is rare. Alex is a rare gem. He is a man of an administrative colosus, indeed he is an icon. I prayed God will give your family the fortitude to be this great loss especially Morgan as he always talks about .

Waria

Dana Boudreau

February 24, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Alex at the Winthrop Lacrosse games. I had heard so much about him from my daughter and couldnt wait to meet him. When I we met I instantly felt like I knew him forever. He was so kind, loving and supportive of the girls. I know my daughter Caroline adored him along with her roommates. They had many fun adventures with him and appreciated his friendship and support of the team. It was a honor to know him!! And it was comforting to know the girls had a great support system. They and we will miss him. I loved when he came to the tailgates. He made the best Bloody Mary ! I am still trying to perfect mine to be like his. RIP our sweet friend. You will be missed but never forgotten.

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February 20, 2018

Tyson, Ben, and Morgan...so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. I loved your comment of the "high water pants"...can't think of Alex without seeing him in shorts. I say prayers for you all. Losing a parent is so hard, they are our anchors to the world. I know how much he loved you all and how proud he was of you.
Andrea Bennett

Anson Merrick

February 18, 2018

Ben, Tyson & Morgan, so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Wish we had known sooner. He will be missed by our community. May God comfort you and give you peace.

Danny Deas

February 16, 2018

I'll miss Alex, especially his whit and charm.The day he passed I was thinking about him as this is the time we usually get together for lunch and beer.

Nancy Bergin

February 15, 2018

Alex will be greatly missed by me. He was the light of my life and a true friend who was there when I needed a supporting hand. He was generous , kind and a gentleman. Alex James was a character and always brought a smile to my face. He loved his children and was proud of their accomplishments! I will miss him and will never forget him.

Paul McIntyre

February 15, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Teresa Fisher (Crockett)

February 15, 2018

Ben, Tyson, and Morgan... May God's grace and love be with you during this difficult time. He was a good man. I will forever remember his smile, his laugh and his witt. I loved to hear his voice. So sorry for your loss.

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2133 Ebenezer Road P.O. Box 37537, Rock Hill, SC 29732