Carolyn Ruth Haag

Carolyn Ruth Haag, age 105, of Salem, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:05 a.m., in her residence. She was born June 12, 1919 in New Philadelphia, IN., the daughter of the late Louis DeJean and Helen Wiggs DeJean. Carolyn attended schools in Salem, IN and was a graduate of Salem High School in 1936. She then attended Hanover College, graduating in 1939. While at Hanover College, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and was awarded the Best All-around Senior Student, based on her academic and athletic performance. In 2002, she was inducted into the Hanover College Athletic Hall of Fame. Following her graduation, she taught school in Bedford, IN. Carolyn met and married Willis Haag November 30, 1943, and they moved to Kansas while Willis served in the Army Air Corp at Ft. Leonard Wood. After WWII, they moved to Jasper, IN where Willis owned a clothing store and Carolyn began the task of raising their three sons. In 1958, the family moved to Salem, IN where Carolyn began a long career teaching Health, Physical Education and English at the Salem Junior High School, retiring in 1987. She was also active in Tri Kappa, the Women's Club and Retired Teachers Association and was active with the Presbyterian Church. In her later years, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, visiting with her friends and family and observing nature through her picture windows.
Carolyn is survived by son Roger Haag of Carmel, IN, son Dr. Brian Haag of Carmel, IN, daughters-in-law Suzy Haag of Carmel, IN and Sherry Haag of Paoli, IN. and her grandchildren Travis, Meredith, Courtney, Daniel, Luke and Sarah, as well as great-grandchildren Madelyn, Skyler and Griffin. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Haag, brother Dr. Edgar K. DeJean and sister Margaret Ann Schroedle.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 27 at Salem Presbyterian Church, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at the church. Interment and Committal Service will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, IN.
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations to:
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby Street, Suite 100
Salem, Indiana 47167
http://www.wccf.biz/