David Haag Obituary
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He was the husband of Joan M. (Brubaker) Haag, to whom he was married 56 years on July 5, 2025.
Born in Lebanon, PA on May 21, 1946, a son of the late Thomas and Helen (Fortna) Haag.
He was a 1964 graduate of ELCO High School, and a 1968 graduate of Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance. David served in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Vietnam War.
He was a former member of the Myerstown Rotary Club, a member of Disabled Veterans, life member of American Legion, 173rd Airborne Brigade Assn., and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, and biking with his dog, Dallas. He worked part-time at the Manheim Auto Auction.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by a daughter, Jessica, wife of Ronald Owens, of Bellingham, WA; a son, Jeffrey Haag, of Millbach; two brothers, Timothy Haag, husband of Rita, of Lebanon, Michael Haag, husband of Christine, of Myerstown; a granddaughter, Phoebe Owens; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation P.O. Box 49 Annandale, VA 22003.
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