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Harold Haasl Obituary
Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. Timothy Welles will officiate. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery with military rites provided by VFW Post #2534 of Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids from 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday and Friday at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Bear was born September 18, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Raymond and Evelyn (Marsh) Haasl. He served in the U.S. Army from 1973-1976. Bear was employed at Four Stools Short and Central Home Improvements. Bear loved his bear collection, especially his bear, Christopher, was an avid NASCAR fan especially Matt Kenseth, avid Green Bay Packers fan, and avid Milwaukee Brewers fan and an avid fan of Def Leppard. Bear always enjoyed watching MASH and collecting memorabilia of the show.
Bear is survived by brothers and sisters- Alan (Brenda) Haasl of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Diane (Jim) Urbans of Rudolph, WI, Jerry (Dawn) Haasl of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Michael Haasl of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Kathy Powell of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Linda Finup of Necedah, WI, Jackie (Mike) Buchanan of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Ray (Cheryl) Ehlert of Menasha, WI, Judy (Tom) Brown of Naples, FL, Mary (Mike) Goetz-Mustange of Orlando, FL, Kathy (Scott) Hall of North Fort Myers, FL and Lisa (John) Bailey of Wausau, WI. Bear is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Bear was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evelyn Haasl; two sisters, Jean Haasl and Debi Powell; and two step mothers, Dorothy and Leah.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the American Cancer Society or to the Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.
"Bear's family would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Hospital and the Infusion Clinic in Madison, WI and the staff at Riverview Hospital and the UW Cancer center- Riverview for the wonderful care given their brother."
"Bear will always be remembered for his generosity to charitable organizations."
Memories and Condolences
for Harold Haasl
24 Entries
Davis
June 25, 2012
With sincere condolences to the Haasl family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1 "God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times". May God (John 17:3) provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead
Amy Ross
June 7, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. Hair Bear was a great man with a big heart. Thoughts and prayers to your family!
Jimmy D
May 23, 2012
Sorry to hear about Bear...I remember he used to call WGLX (when the station was still in Rapids) and request "Roll with the Changes" by REO Speedwagon whenever he'd work overnights at David Harold's. I never met him in person, but we would chat quite a bit on the phone in the wee hours of the morning...he was definitely one of a kind. Keep on rolling Bear!
May 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go to all of you. Hair Bear was a good man and will be missed.
Bridget
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Kerry Hardy
May 7, 2012
I worked with Hair Bear for years at David Harolds and Four Stools.
He was a dear sweet man and I will miss him so.
nancy getzloff-doerrler
May 5, 2012
To the Haasl family: you have my deepest sympathies! I can honestly say that I never met such a soul as Hair Bear. He was loved by so many. I don't remember him ever saying anything bad about anyone. May you rest in peace dear friend! I hope fond memories of this special person will help with the healing process. God...You've got one of the good ones with you now.I just found out today and am sad that I did not make it to his funeral....Again I say REST IN PEACE dear friend!
Nancy Getzloff Doerrler
May 4, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
With Love, Kim, Jay, Krista, Ava and Eric Butterbach
Pam Novak/Vruwink
May 4, 2012
To the Haasl Family, Sorry for your loss may Harold rest in peace and his memories last forever - God Bless
May 4, 2012
Remembering you from our days @ The 1918 Firehouse Pub and Eatery. Many good times! You will be missed.
Kari N
May 3, 2012
Sorry For Your Loss
Ray & Lorraine Murray
May 3, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Harold's family.
suzy cray
May 3, 2012
My song to Bear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwYcsMiB2UM
May 3, 2012
Bye Bear we had some awesome times when I lived at your house may the party never stop!!! can,t wait to see you on the other side.
Your Friend forever Rod Ristow
Sue
May 3, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
Pamela Johnson
May 3, 2012
My thoughts & prayers are with all of his loved ones. Bear was a really nice guy.
May 3, 2012
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BEAR'S FAMILY. I KNEW HIM FROM WHEN I USE TO WORK FOR DAVID HAROLDS. THOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM IN QUITE AWHILE I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS MY FRIEND AND CO-VETERAN. WE HAD MANY GREAT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT OUR TIMES IN THE ARMY. LOVE YOU BEAR ROXANN DASHNER (PERONTO)
Michael Kinney
May 3, 2012
A really nice guy, sorry for your loss
mary saylor
May 3, 2012
Bear, we love you and going to miss you .All of our talks and going out for supper.Bear you were the the best,you will never be forgotten Son.
Ma
Les and Mary Saylor
d-lane and Donny
May 3, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY
HAIR BEAR WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON.
Jodi Whitrock-Pelot
May 3, 2012
much love to you all.
May 2, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. PHILLIP & PAULINE DAVIS
Eunice Lafler
May 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all . I remember when we were all young living on Fremont and running around the neighborhood.
Jerry & Marge Wendt
May 2, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bears family, and what a family he had, he was loved and thought of very highly, he will surely be missed by any one his life has touched. God Bless you and yours, Harold now has his crown of glory. Rest in peace
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