Ronald George Haag

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Ronald George Haag, a beloved husband and father fell asleep and awoke in his Savior’s arms. He was Eighty Five years of age. Born to Ann and George Haag on May 24, 1937, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Ron graduated from Bellevue High School where he was a Letterman on the High School Football team. After graduating Ron attended Milligan College and studied business and psychology. At Milligan while playing tennis, Ron met Lecretia Cook and immediately they fell in love and were married on July 25, 1959.

Ron and Cree then moved to Florida and he began a career in the Citrus Business. Ron started as a grove caretaker working with the BC Cook Enterprises Company and eventually rose to become its Chief Executive Officer. Ron truly enjoyed traveling while in the citrus business and visited often to Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Japan.

Ron was a keen and astute businessman who was a pioneer in several aspects. Ron was an early adopter of computer technology in the early 1980’s and invested resources which allowed the company to gain efficiencies and at one point made the Florida Trend Magazine Private Company Top 50 List.

Ron also recognized during his career that the Florida Citrus Industry was changing and he was among the first to begin importation of Australian and Brazilian Frozen juice concentrates. This provided increased revenue to the company’s bottom line. At one-point Ron was leading a 50 Million Dollar citrus business enterprise.

Ron also was actively involved and enjoyed NASCAR racing starting in the early 1960’s. He developed a close friendship with NASCAR racing legend Tiny Lund. Ron would help Tiny in finding sponsors for his beloved number 55 racing cars. Ron often would take his entire family to Daytona many times even though Rocky and Todd were only five years old. Ron and Tiny remained best of friends for many years.

Ron, being an avid football player, himself was a huge fan of the college and professional leagues. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers (when they were not playing the Miami Dolphins) and the Florida State Seminoles.

Besides enjoying NASCAR and watching football Ron and Cree also had a vibrant love of Jesus and evangelism. In the early 1970’s Ron and Cree worked closely with Campus Crusade for Christ in helping spread the Gospel. Ron and Cree also played a key role in the formation of Orangewood Presbyterian Church and School.

Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years Cree Haag and children including Rocky (Debora) Haag, Todd (Mary) Haag, Laura (Chris) McBride, Susan Haag and Lisa (Eric) Hartley. Twelve grandchildren Christopher Rutherford, Jacque Haag, Ress Haag, Nicholas Haag, Ryan Haag, Lucas Holleran, Camden Hartley, Palmer Haag, Davis Hartley, Gracyn Haag, Lexi South, Sophie Hartley. One great grandchild Freya Haag.

Ron Haag is loved by many friends as he always was ready to share time and stories. He also loved the Lord Jesus and now is enjoying his new home in Heaven.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Pine Ridge Church, at 2:30PM located at 3900 Hiawassee Road, Orlando, Florida. Following the Service burial will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Florida. Friends and Family are then invited to a Reception at the Home of Todd and Mary Haag, 11324 Lake Butler Blvd., Windermere, FL 34786