LOUISVILLE–Janice Dwyer Haag, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Janice was born to the late Edward J. Dwyer and Evelyn [Eisert] Dwyer on February 10, 1941 in Louisville, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dennis Dwyer.
Janice was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Janice enjoyed living life to the fullest, and did so alongside her loving husband of 55 years, Donald Haag. Janice was a devoted Christian, an elementary school teacher until deciding to stay home to be a full-time mother, and later worked at the Louisville Free Public Library. She loved spending time with her husband Don, and they did everything together. They grew up together in Schnitzelberg, attended the same church and schools, and shared many of the same friends, hobbies and interests. She was a wonderful mom who encouraged and lifted up her children. As a grandmother, she supported with her grandchildren’s sports and school activities, and was always there alongside Dad, cheering them on. She loved taking annual camping trips with grandchildren, dining out, researching family history, traveling (especially to Charleston, South Carolina), attending church, spending time with her family, and reading her Bible. She enjoyed helping Don plan and lead history walks in Louisville’s Schnitzelberg, and attending DuPont Manual Alumni events.
Janice attended Emerson School, Highland Junior High School and graduated from Dupont Manual High School in Louisville in 1959. She played piano, played string bass in the Louisville Youth Orchestra, was an accomplished swimmer and life guard, was a girl scout, a camp counselor and was active in many other school and church activities. She went on to attend Eastern KY University and University of Louisville, where she earned a degree in Education and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. She was honored with Delta Zeta’s Gold Rose, as an alumnae of 50 years service.
Janice was caring, honest, humble and kind and reflected these virtues daily to all who knew her. She was a people person who was always happy and friendly to everyone. Most of all, Janice loved God. She surrendered her life to him when she came forward at a Billy Graham crusade in Louisville during the 1950s, and her faith endured throughout her life. It gives our family great peace to know she is home with Him now.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Arthur Haag Sr.; daughter Denise Webb (Duane); son, Donnie Haag (Julie); grandchildren, Dustin Webb (Jessica), Lauren Webb; Austin Haag, Jared Haag, and Connor Haag; great-grandson Sawyer Webb; sister-in-law Marilyn Haag Gasaway; nieces, nephews, and host of family and friends. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 2-8pm at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11am in the Arch L. Heady Chapel with visitation Thursday from 9am until time of the service. Burial will follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Okolona Christian Church or to JDRF [Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation].
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