Kenneth "Kenny" Haas

Kenneth John Davis Haas (Rudedog)

June 23, 1973 – July 9, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” John Davis Haas, lovingly known to many as "Rudedog," passed away on July 9, 2025, at the age of 52. Born on June 23, 1973, in Durango, Colorado, Kenny spent the first eleven years of his life in Colorado with his parents, Merrill Kenneth Haas and Alma Ruth Haas (Brown), and his sisters, Ruth Ethel Blanche Carnahan (born Haas) and Angela Kay Hart (adopted Haas name).

In his early adolescence, Kenny and his family relocated to Illinois, where he would go on to establish lifelong roots. It was there that he grew into the role that would define his life—fatherhood. He was a devoted single father of five children: Kaitlyn Pullon, Zachary Pullon (Yvette Moore), Elizabeth Pullon (Drew Nagy), Kevin Haas (Evie Haas), and Benjamin Haas. Kenny’s life revolved around his children, and he worked tirelessly to provide, protect, and care for them.

Kenny was known for his unmatched work ethic and determination, often working overnight shifts delivering newspapers to support his family. Despite the long hours, he never failed to be present in his children’s lives—playing, laughing, and making memories with them every chance he had. He was a constant source of strength, humor, and resilience during the family’s toughest times.

To those who knew him, Kenny will be remembered for his selfless nature, unwavering loyalty, sarcastic wit, and big heart. He was the kind of man who gave without expecting anything in return, and he opened his home—and his heart—to many who needed a father figure or a safe place to land. Whether family by blood or by bond, Kenny made everyone feel like they belonged.

I can recall times I had been counting his tattoos as a kid and pestering him with questions—“Did it hurt?” “Why did you get that one?” His answer was always the same: “No, I didn’t feel a thing.” And if he was feeling particularly sarcastic, he’d throw in something like, “No, not at all. It was just a bunch of needles stabbing into my skin,” followed by an eye-roll. As for why he got them? Simply because he wanted to. That was Kenny—tough, honest, and unapologetically himself.

A lover of tattoos and tough jokes, Kenny had a way of turning pain into humor and hard times into lessons. Even in his final days, his thoughts were of his children and their well-being. True to form, the last act of his life was one of love: ensuring the security and stability of his family.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, Merrill and Alma Haas; his nephews, Merrill Carnahan and Derrick Carnahan; his godson, Michael Honeycutt; two angel babies; and his great-niece, Zaphira RaeLynn.

He is survived by his wife (separated), Merri Haas; his children, Kaitlyn, Zachary (Yvette), Elizabeth (Drew), Kevin (Evie), and Benjamin; his grandchildren, Ezekiel, Izayiah, Zavyn, Illianna-Roze, and Zane (Elizabeth), Athena-Mae (Zachary), and Iris (Benjamin); his sisters, Ruth Ethel Blanche Carnahan and Angela Kay Hart (adopted Haas name); his sister-by-choice, Betsy Honeycutt; his nieces and nephew, Bethany Wheeler (Kyle Wheeler), Sandra Thornton (Ben Thornton), and John Burton; and his great-nieces, Areya and Sophia (Bethany), and Penelope (Sandra).

Kenny’s love, strength, and legacy live on in the many lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Thoughtfully and lovingly written by Bethany Wheeler—your niece who will forever wonder.

To honor the memory of “Tipsy” Lucy A. Haas, Preacher,  Adam L. Haas, “Wildman” Roger D. Haas, “Rude Dog” Kenny Haas, and “Durango Kid” Kenny Haas, a Memorial Ride will begin at Mendota Lake at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 
PO Box 808 
Earlville, IL 60518 
815-246-6491