Obit: Haag, Cynthia Ann (1947 –
2020)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Haag, Greener, Wolf
----Source: Plombon Funeral Home (Stanley, Chippewa Co., WI) 11/10/2020
Haag, Cynthia Ann (15 May 1947 – 2 November 2020)
Cynthia Ann Haag of Stanley passed away on November 2, 2020. She will be sorely
missed by those that were lucky enough to know her.
Cynthia Ann Greener was born on May 15, 1947 in La Crosse. She graduated from
Aquinas High School. It was there that she formed many lifelong friendships as
well as meeting her future husband, John Haag. Cindi completed a Bachelor’s
degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1969 majoring in French
and Political Science. During her college career she developed an interest in
Russian history and language, traveling to Russia as part of a college class.
Following college graduation, she moved to Madison and shortly thereafter took a
trip to England. She repeated her trip to England twice, the last time with her
husband to be John. On their return to Madison Cindi trained at Madison Business
College and then worked as a legal secretary while John attended graduate
school. It was a memorable time for both of them.
Cynthia and John married in December 1972. They lived for a time in Iron River,
before settling in the Town of Wilson, Eau Claire County. Cindi was a devoted
gardener. Their garden was typically a splendor of lush vegetables and flowers.
She harvested and processed hundreds of pounds of vegetables from their garden,
often sharing the bounty with neighbors and friends. Cindi was a terrific baker
and cook too. Her love of the outdoors was evident in the many slide shows and
photographs she composed of wildflowers and insects. She could quickly identify
most native plants and varieties of flowers. She loved animals especially her
pet dogs; she really knew her birds and participated in Project Feederwatch
through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Cindi was an avid reader. As somewhat of a “night owl”, she usually unwound by
reading suspense crime novels, mysteries and magazines. She was an amateur
historian particularly when it came to England and Russia. She also knew her
Civil War battles. Cindi liked to play cards and board games with friends and
family, and she also enjoyed road trips to visit them. In addition to her
avocational pursuits, she was committed to community service. She believed in
the democratic processes of local government. As such she was the Town Clerk for
the Town of Wilson for 34 years until 2019. She also served on the Aging and
Disability Committee, and the Transportation Committee for Eau Claire County for
many years. Cindi had informed opinions about governance and civic affairs yet
always maintained civility and respect when dealing with others that had
divergent opinions.
Cynthia is survived by her husband and best friend John P. Haag, her sister
Patti Seidel of La Crosse, four nieces and nephews, eight great-nieces and
nephews, and four great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Vernon Greener, and her
favorite Aunt Virginia Wolf.
Her family and friends will miss her cheerful demeanor, laughter and quick wit.
All who knew her or interacted with her were better off for the experience.
For those interested in providing a remembrance, a donation to the World
Wildlife Fund, or the Stanley Library Fund would be appropriate.
Plombon Funeral is assisting the family.
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