Rev. John Eugene Hasel

John Hasel Obituary

HASEL, REV. JOHN EUGENE, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, under the loving care of his family and Cornerstone Hospice. Born September 28, 1922 in Cincinnati, OH to Fred and Ruth Hasel, he graduated from Franklin College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. While there, he met and married his wife of 63 years, Arlena Pearl Smith Hasel, who preceded him in death. An ordained Baptist minister, Rev. Hasel had a church in Villa Grove, IL, before pastoring Oakley Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH, for 35 years until his retirement in 1987. He has lived in Clermont, FL for the past 25 years and has been active in both 1st Baptist Church of Clermont and Fellowship Church of Winter Springs, FL. Beside his wife, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Christina Hasel. He is survived by sons David E. Hasel (Zsuzsa) of New Britain, PA, and Steve Hasel of Clermont, FL, and daughters Joy Hasel Baumler (Ron) of Hamburg, NY, and Jude Hasel Davis (Maeshall) of Center Sandwich, NH. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Rev. Hasel will be interred at Vine St. Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2nd, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Clermont, officiated by Rev. Marshall Davis. The family will receive friends before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 30, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Hasel

15 Entries

sharon/Rex Marzhall

February 4, 2013

May Rev Hasels smile shine on in heaven as it did here on earth,We will meet again. ANOTHER angel got their wiings, God Bless!

February 3, 2013

Many wonderful memories at OBC, Reverend Hasel and Mrs. Hasel. I am so sorry about Mr. Hasel. A wonderful man.

February 2, 2013

I has been a blessing to know and love Mr. Hasel. My favorite thing I will miss is his insightful assistance with Pastor Roger's sermons. We were all blessed to have known him.
Love, Debbie Norman

Jane Ciaccio

January 30, 2013

I want to offer my sympathy to the family. I remember Rev. and Mrs. Hasel very clearly from the early 50's (I was born 1945) when my grandmother, Elsie Settle, sang in the Oakley Baptist choir and I attended the Sunday School. Although I am less sure of this, my memory tells me David and Joy were the first two children. Rev. Hasel baptized me at my request when I was only about 8 years old, after coming to our home to talk to my mother. The Andersons, who lived on Markbreit Avenue, and the Bakers, were two families who attended regularly in those years. The Andersons' daughter was a pretty young woman who sang in the choir and had a beautiful voice. David Shively was a boy my age who attended Sunday School and stayed for church services, as I did. The face of my sweet Sunday School teacher is very clear in my mind, but her name has gone. We moved to Dayton, Ohio, in 1956 and I missed Oakley Baptist. I hope all of Rev. Hasel's family and close friends will be comforted by their many memories.

Diane Newman

January 28, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your father. I know you have wonderful memories in your hearts ! Diane Newman ( wife of Bobby Newman who went to Heaven in 2001)

Edie & John Gardner

January 28, 2013

Dave & family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Norman

January 27, 2013

Fellowship was blessed to have John as part of our body. We absolutely cherished and will miss what he continually brought to the teaching. It was evident he loved The Lord and we certainly love and will miss John.

Lawrence Swain

January 27, 2013

Wishing God's blessings on Rev. Hasel's family, including his daughter Mrs. Jude Davis a long-time friend from Pittsburgh. I celebrate the life and ministry of a special servant of God.

Dave Hasel

January 27, 2013

Thanks for your prayers and kind comments.

Dave Hasel

January 27, 2013

Dad spent most of his life in the Queen City, until he retired from OBC after 35 years. All are invited to his memorial service on 2/2 @ 11. Thanks for the prayers and comments.

January 27, 2013

Dad was born in Cincinnati and spent most of his life there until he retired. He and mom were buried at Vine Street. All are welcome for this Saturday's memorial service.

Linda Henderson

January 27, 2013

David, my prayers and symoathy go out to you and your family.

Linda (Race) Henderson

Steve Hasel

January 27, 2013

Thank you to this wonderful city and all the memories you afforded the Hasel family. Growing up in Oakley was a truly unique experience.

Sharon Marshall

January 27, 2013

Rev HASEL WAS A LOVING GREAT MAN. HE TAUGHT ME ABOUT THINGS THRU CHILDREN'S story time, he would stop what ever he was doing and explain/show me things I didn't understand.He will live forever in my heart.

Vickie King

January 25, 2013

My sincerest condolences to all of Rev. Hasel's family, those I have known and those I don't. I know this man is rejoicing with our Lord. God bless him for leading me to Jesus. May the family and peace and joy in the knowledge that he is receiving his reward in Heaven. . . .

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