Obit: Haas, Joseph N. (1906 - 1982)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Haas, Ardts, Boten, Wheeler, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 3/25/1982

Haas, Joseph N. (17 June 1906 – 22 March 1982) With Flag

A long-time employee of Model Laundry in Neillsville, Joseph N. Haas, 75, passed away in Neillsville Memorial Hospital on early Monday morning, March 22. He had been suffering from cancer.

The deceased was born on June 17, 1906, in Neillsville to Lawrence and Mary (Ardts) Haas. He received his education in Neillsville Schools and then worked for several years. During this time, he married Olga Boten in April 30, 1934, Neillsville ceremonies. He was a member of St. Mary’s parish and the Knights of Columbus.

Haas entered the military during World War II. After the service, he returned to Neillsville and worked for 35 years at Model Laundry, retiring in 1972.

Surviving him, besides his wife, is a sister, Katherine Wheeler, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral services were to be held today, Thursday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. from the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. The Rev. Joseph Henseler of St. Mary’s Catholic Church was to officiate with burial in the Neillsville City Cemetery. The body was to lie in state at the Gesche Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Thursday morning until time of services.