Raymond Haasch's Obituary
Raymond W. (RW) Haasch, age 93, of King, WI, formerly of Elm Grove, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Ainsworth Hall, King. He was born in Milwaukee on January 30, 1913, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Bies) Haasch. He married Jean Campbell on June 21, 1941 in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on November 17, 1998. He was a graduate of Marquette University Engineering School ('36) and was a veteran of WWII at which time he served in the U.S. Navy from May 28, 1943 until January 16, 1946. Survivors include 4 Children: Suzanne (Jack) Mooney, Hartford, WI; Jane Haasch, Waupaca, WI; Thomas (JoAnn) Haasch, Pewaukee, WI; Michael (Judi) Haasch, Wauwatosa, WI; 10 Grandchildren: Mary Mooney, John Mooney, Kathleen Mooney, Anne Wickesberg, Erin Haasch; Amy Lafratta; Timothy Mooney, Michael Mooney, Jeffrey Haasch, Kathryn Haasch; 10 Great Grandchildren; Malachi Haasch-Tobin, Lichen Haasch-Kleist, Catherine Melotik, Sam Melotik, Ryan Wickesberg, Molly Wickesberg, Alexis Lafratta, Meghan Melotik, Luke Melotik and Matthew Mooney. He was a Rate Research Engineer at Wisconsin Electric Power Company ('36-'78), member of Sigma Phi Delta Engineering Fraternity, American Legion Post 449 - Elm Grove, Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Calculated Risk Fishing Group of 50 years, St. Mary's Parish, Elm Grove ('52-'06), and was a devoted sheepshead player and longtime commuter on the Cannonball. Funeral Services will be held at Wisconsin Veterans Home-Main Chapel, King, at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 19th, 2006, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Main Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday May 20 at 10 AM at St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Elm Grove, WI., followed by a visitation to be held from 11 AM until 12:00 (noon) at the church. Burial will be held at St. Mary's Visitation Cemetery, Elm Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Marquette University, or the National or Wisconsin State Park Systems.
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