Obit: Hass, Sara N. (1927 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: Hass, Nodolf, Shreeves, Wyman

----Source: The Cornell Courier - Sentinel (Cornell, WI) 7/03/2018

Hass, Sara “Nan” N. (Wyman) (1 OCT 1927 - 29 JUN 2018)

Sara “Nan” N. Hass, 90, Chippewa Falls, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Sara was born Oct. 1, 1927, in New London, to Enid “Lenore” (Shreeves) and Wellington W. Wyman. She grew up in New London, but moved to Eau Claire as a teen, and graduated from Eau Claire High School, class of 1945. After graduation, Nan moved to Washington, D.C., to work for the department of the Navy.

She married Harold W. Hass April 6, 1947. They lived and raised their family in Chippewa Falls, where Nan worked as a clerk at the Chippewa’s Woolen Shop and as a bookkeeper for Falls Bait Co., Inc. Over the course of her life, Nan was involved in several activities outside her home, including den mother when her sons were in Cub Scouts, PTA member, volunteer in the administration office at Central Lutheran Church and as an American Legion Auxiliary member.

She was an excellent seamstress and taught 4-H sewing classes. She also liked to knit, crochet, oil paint, refinish furniture, read and work crossword puzzles (in ink). There was always music in the house, she loved to sing. Often times, something said by someone would bring on a song from Mom. The greatest joy in her life came when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came into her life. They all loved to go to “Gramma’s house” and seldom liked to leave. She was caring and nurturing, and a wonderful teacher.

Nan has resided at Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation for the past four years. She always put a smile on the faces of the CNAs and nurses with her keen sense of humor. She gave most of them nicknames to help her remember who they were.

Over the 11 plus years of dialysis, she’d become “The Princess” to the techs (in a good way). She will be greatly missed by those in the healthcare profession.

She is survived by a son – Jan Hass, Webster, S.D.; a daughter – Ellen (Mark) Nodolf, Cornell; a brother – Ted Wyman, Bella Vista, Ariz.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers– Richard and Addison Wyman; a sister-in-law – Sandra Wyman; a daughter-in-law – Judy Hass; a son – William Hass, Sept. 24, 1993; and her husband – Harold, March 20, 2013.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Nan has asked that memorials in her honor go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The donation options are listed on their website at www.stjude.org.

The family wishes to thank all those involved with providing healthcare, transportation, administrative and pastoral services during her final years of life. You made those years enjoyable for her.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel in Chippewa Falls is serving the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.pedersonvolker.com.