Steven Hass

Steven Elmer Hass, 64 years old of Fairchild, passed away at his home December 31, 2023. He entered into his eternal home to reunite again with his beloved mother and father whom he lived with until their passing.
Steve was born March 29,1959, to Elmer and Violet (Nelson) Hass. He lived his entire life on the family farm in Fairchild and was the 3rd generation of farmers.
He attended Fairchild Elementary School and graduated from Osseo-Fairchild High School in 1977. He was a member of South Beef River Lutheran Church in which he was baptized and confirmed.
Steve farmed until the passing of his father, in which he sold his equipment and cattle and continued living there with his mother, keeping each other company and caring for her until her passing,
He worked many years part-time for the Town of Cleveland doing road maintenance, drove school bus for both Augusta and Alma Center School Districts earning recognition from the governor for his evaluation and quick action of removing the children safely during a bus fire. He also worked several years for Black Creek Trucking in Fairchild, but his main love was farming. He was always interested in new equipment presented at farm shows and was currently still helping out other farmers during crop harvesting time.
Steve's health declined rapidly during the last few months from complications of diabetes and renal failure which prevented him from doing the things he loved, but always found time to visit his best friend, his brother, and enjoyed the camaraderie he found at the local establishments in and around town. He loved deer hunting until his health made him unable to continue. He also had a fondness for watching and doing burnouts with his truck.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Violet Hass; brother-in-law James Foster; and many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his brother Frank Hass (Jeri) of Fairchild; sister Kathy Foster (Steve Torpen) of Eleva; nephew Ryan Foster (Cassie) of Mandan ND; nieces Bridget Wicka of York and Savannah Thundercloud of Osseo; Aunt Clare Van Horn of Fairchild; very special friend Jazmine Alexander of Chicago; and his companion and buddy, his dog Brandy.
Steve was always a man of little need or want and lots of giving. He dealt with many health issues through out his lifetime, but always with fight and dignity.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends. We love you.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, with burial in the Fairchild Cemetery.
Friends may call starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com