John R Haug's Obituary
Mr. John R. Haug, age 95, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2011, in Norton Shores, MI. He was born October 2, 1916 in Muskegon to William and Mayme (Drinan) Haug; and had been a life resident of the area, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1934. He then went on to attend Muskegon Business College for two years. John was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the 51st Signal Corps, attached to 5th Army in Italy for a two and one-half year deployment. On September 27, 1947 he married the former Joanne M. Pyka and she preceded in him death on December 4, 2009. He was a 33 year employee of Gulf Oil Corporation, prior to his retirement in 1982. John served as a past commander of VFW Polar Bear Post #3734; and volunteered over 25 years at Hackley Hospital as a courier and at the outpatient desk. He then went on to volunteer at both Mercy and Muskegon General Hospitals. A former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, he was a current member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling, bicycle riding and reading; and maintained a lifetime interest in current affairs. John was well regarded by all who met him and will be dearly missed by his family and those who knew him. SURVIVORS include five children, William (Linda) Haug of Portage, MI, John L. Haug of Muskegon, Andrew Haug of Niles, MI, Joanne (Dan) Warren of Rockford, MI and Anna (Greg) Moss of Muskegon; six grandchildren, Michael (Melissa) Haug of Muskegon, Patrick Haug of Lansing, Jessica Warren of Rockford, Madeline Moss, Lauren Moss and Andrew Moss, all of Muskegon; two great-grandsons, Adam and Ryan Haug; and by three nephews, William Pyka of Vail, CO, Robert (Carol) Pyka of Grand Rapids and Walter Pyka of Redbank, NJ. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Haug, in 2010. The FUNERAL MASS for Mr. Haug will be 1:00 PM Thursday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1617 Sixth Street, with Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Brown presiding. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION with his family will be 2-4 and 6-8PM Wednesday at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, NortonShores, MI 49444 (231-798-1100)where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30PM Wednesday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry or Harbor Hospice will be appreciated. The Haug family would also like to thank the staff of Dayspring for their loving care provided to their father.
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