Birth date: Jun 22, 1924 Death date: Apr 25, 2012
Eugene A. Haase of Norton Shores, a lifelong resident of Muskegon County, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1924 to Arthur and Winifred Haase in Muskegon. He met his wife Phyllis (Toshach) while attending a U Read Obituary
I live 2 doors away from the old Haase Hardaware. I loved going in to ask for help and having these nice guys working there who cared about their customers. One time my husband did not know how to fix a plumbing problem and Mr. Haase came over to our house to help him figure out what he needed. You will and are missed!.
Melissa carden
We send our sincere sympathy to your family. We are here to support you in your time of loss – today and for as long as you need us. – The Staff of Harbor Hospice.
I am honored to have known Gene. He was a role model and example of what a Godly man is....He served his country and his community well. He loved his family and was devoted to his lovely wife. My prayers go out to all of you through two losses in such a short time. But they are not far away. They are in our memories and we carry them in our hearts. We are all made up of those we meet along life's journey. He touched so many lives along the way. I am blessed to have known him
sharon johnson
I remember my Dad as being kind, compassionate and charitable. He worked hard all of his life to provide for his family, but he never forgot about those who were less fortunate. He believed in his Christian values and lived his life by them. He has been a great role model and a loving father to me and I miss him dearly.
He was a great Dad. He worked a lot when we were growing up, but he always made sure that we had sand in our sandbox and saved us from bullies. He even set his alarm to wake up at 2:00 AM in the winter so that he could flood our ice rink, even though he had to be at work early.
He started Haase Hardware when we were young and put in long hours. I remember working Saturday mornings when I was probably eight years old. He paid me a quarter an hour to weigh up one-pound bags of nails. He ran the hardware for decades and was the last remaining hardware in Muskegon. He persevered where others failed, partly because he made good business decisions, but party, too because he was good to his customers.
He was a good man and a good father. He lived a good long life, and he was there to take care of my Mom when she needed him so much. I wish we had more time together, but I'm grateful for the times we did have. I love you Dad; you will be missed.
Love,
Bob
My Dad was the best ever! He was all about his family, not only his wife and children but also his extended family. After my Grandmother (his Mother) died he would find small jobs for my Grandfather to do at the the Hardware store so he felt important and had something to do.
We would take really fun and educational vacations every other year. We went to the Upper Penninsula, the Smokey Mountains, Mamouth Cave in Kentucky, the Bad lands in South Dakota, western Canada and also camping in Michigan. They were not expensive vacations but they were fun.
We also went to Chicago usually once a year and went to the museums and zoos.
When I was around 12 my occupational goal was to own a horse stable. He didn't tell me that was unrealsitic but instead we went and visited stables to see what was involved in owning one. Dads like that don't come along every day.
I miss you already Dad!
Love,
Sheila
Our Sympathies to the Haase family & Sheila, for losing your father so close to losing your Mother.
Gene & Barbara Greenwood
