Leonard W. Haas

Obituary

Leonard William Haas was born on April 28, 1927, in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. He was the son of Edward and Pauline (Krumrey) Haas. Leonard was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. He received his education at the District 57 Country School in rural Buffalo Lake.

Leonard entered active military service in the United States Army on April 2, 1946, and served his country in the Philippines. He received an Honorable Discharge on October 1, 1947, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, earning the rank of Corporal.

On June 23, 1950, Leonard was united in marriage to Lucille Bulau at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. This marriage was blessed with four children, Thomas, Connie, Scott and Cathy. Leonard and Lucille were longtime residents of  the Buffalo Lake area and later moved to the Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson in 2015.  They shared 70 years of marriage.

Leonard farmed in Preston Lake Township until he retired in 1992. He loved his 80-acre dairy farm and referred to it as “God’s Little Acres.”  He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo Lake. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 469 of Buffalo Lake for 20 years.

Leonard enjoyed bowling, playing softball, local birthday club, playing cards, and polka music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

When Leonard needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center on January 16, 2018. He passed away there on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the age of 93 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Leonard is survived by his:
Wife, Lucille Haas of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Thomas Leonard Haas and his wife, Cindy, of Buffalo Lake, MN,
                   Connie Lou Curry of Hutchinson, MN,
                   Scott Leonard Haas and his wife, Lori, of Buffalo Lake, MN,
                   Cathy Louise Scharmer and her husband, Shawn, of St. Cloud, MN;
Grandchildren, David (Tracy) Haas, Renae (Jeremy) Weigel, Christopher (Brandi) Curry, Tracy (Aaron) Berry, Bryan Haas, Shane Haas, Tanner (Angela) Haas, Melissa (Craig) Sik, Tonia Scharmer, and Brett (Jillian) Scharmer;
11 Great Grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.

Leonard is preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Pauline Haas; and Siblings, Ervin (Illo) Haas, Erma (Derold) Richards, and Alice (Barney) Carrigan.