OBITUARY
Ronald G. Haase
December 2, 1939 – November 25, 2018
Ronald G. Haase, 78, of Lithia, Florida died Sunday, November 25, 2018 following a valiant battle with cancer.
"Ronnie" was born on December 2, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. The son of Helen (Kolis) and Frank Haase, he grew up surrounded by numerous aunts and uncles. His mother was one of seven children and his father was one of thirteen. Ron was the oldest of the Kolis cousins and never remembered a time when the family wasn't together for holidays, birthdays or Saturday nights when the "adults" were playing cards or just spending time together. This love of family stayed with him throughout his life.
As an avid model airplane enthusiast, Ron was an active member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics since the late 1950's and most recently served as vice-president of the Triple Creek RC Aircraft Club. Ron's passion for this hobby was evident every time you walked into the garage full of all types of airplanes. Until he wasn't able, nearly every weekend of the past 60 years have been spent pursuing this hobby in one form or another.
He was a loyal patriot serving his country with the US Navy Reserve for 12 years as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator. Naturally, this position was on board an airplane. As demonstrated throughout his life, Ron gave the Navy 100% and received a Letter of Commendation for scoring the highest grade in his class at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Memphis, Tenn.
Ron took great pride in his community serving in many capacities on the local HOA's where he lived. From various committees to president, he served with honor and commitment. Ron was usually the first one to raise his hand when volunteers were needed.
Ronald was the husband of the late Diane Pacenta Haase and the late Joyce Ann Perry Haase. He is survived by his loving children Michael Haase and Lisa Miller along with his grandchildren Seth Miller (Kelsey), Jessica Miller, Erik Haase, Peace Stegall. Ron's quick wit and dry sense of humor will be missed by all.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Florida.
FAMILY
- Frank Haase, Father
- Helen Jane Kolis Haase, Mother
- Diane Pacenta Haase, Wife
- Joyce Ann Perry Haase, Wife
- Michael Haase, Son
- Lisa Miller, Daughter
- Seth and wife, Kelsey Miller, Grandson
- Jessica Miller, Granddaughter
- Erik Haase, Grandson
- Peace Stegall, Granddaughter
Services
- Visitation Saturday, December 1, 2018
- Celebration of Life Saturday, December 1, 2018
REMEMBERING
Ronald G. Haase
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Ron and Joyce Disney Cruise
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Erica and Grandpa 2009
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Ron and Erica
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Ron, Erica, Eddie
Jeannie Baker
November 30, 2018
Ron and my mom Joyce were married for over 20 years. Family was truly the most important thing to Ron, and he had a rare capacity to love. He didn’t care how you came to be family; if you ended up in his family, he loved you and included you. While blended families can be difficult, Ron, along with Lisa and Mike, have always been kind to me and to my children. That’s a rare thing when parents remarry, and I feel very lucky.
Ron was a wonderful grandpa to my children. He always had a “stash” of goldfish or pretzels hidden when they came to visit. I can still hear his booming voice saying, “Eddie, my boy!” whenever Eddie came running in the room. Ron spent countless hours building things for my kids. He refurbished a dollhouse for Erica that my father made for me when I was a little girl. I don’t think he missed a recital or a concert; he and Mom were always there, in the front row. There was never a Christmas, a birthday, an Easter egg hunt, or a celebration that he missed. He loved Erica and Eddie with his whole heart and he shaped who they are today.
There is a part of Ron and his woodworking in every house that we have lived in. I always had one more thing I thought needed doing, and he was always happy to help. When they moved to Jacksonville, Mom and Ron lived with us for several months. We were in the middle of remodeling that house and Ron worked harder than any of the contractors. He was always generous with his time and talents, always willing to take on a new project, always there when you needed him. He had the unique talent of being good at pretty much any project he picked up. Ron was a father to me when I didn’t have one, and when he didn’t have to be, but that was just the kind of love he had.
We are beyond blessed to have been a part of Ron’s family. I am grateful for all the love he gave us over the years, and I will always miss him.
Erica Baker
November 30, 2018
Erica, Ron, and Eddie
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Ron, Erica, Eddie
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Ron and Erica
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Ron, Joyce, and baby Jessica
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Don Hunter
November 29, 2018
Living next door to Ron was a great pleasure — he was almost the perfect next-door neighbor. I too remember his quick wit and dry humor, but my best memories are of how helpful he always was. I could not be out in my garage or driveway or tiny yard working on anything without him either offering to help or lending a tool that I needed, or both. It will be hard to do any chores around here without thinking of Ron.
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Diane and Ron
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Bobbi and Ron
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A "dingy" in his dingy
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No Trespassing
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Papa and Jessica
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Birthday Hat
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Ron and his brother-in-law, Bill Boyer
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Ron, Erik, Mike and Lisa
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1961
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Airplanes
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Crab Shack with Lisa
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Papa and Jessica
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Mike says Dad makes a good chair
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Wedding to Diane
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Kolis Cousins
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Alex, Jess and Papa at the flying field
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Little Ronnie
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First Holy Communion
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Ronnie with his mom, Helen Kolis
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A boy (Ronnie) with his dog, Boy
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Ronnie
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Ron's first car
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Little Ron
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Nice glasses!
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Squashing his Auntie Gigi
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Graduation
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Teaching Jessica to swim
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Lisa's favorite picture - on Michigan Avenue in Detroit
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Navy Ron with Lisa and Michael
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Navy Ron
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Coffee Ron
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Grilling in the snow Ron
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Ronnie with his daddy (Frank Haase)
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Dad with his kids, Lisa and Mike
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Three Generations of Haase - Ron, Erik, Mike
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Ron and Joyce
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Sun and Fun with Lisa
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Upside down grandson, Erik
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Ron and Bobbi - November 11, 1961
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Haase Family about 1970
Lisa, Bobbi, Ron and Mike
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Jessica's first birthday
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Haase Family
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Mike's graduation 1980
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Lady, Ron, Lisa and Mike
1987
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USA Ron
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Ron and Joyce
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Joyce's Visitation 2015
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Grilling in the rain
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The other daughters
Ron, Susan, Lori, Linda, Lisa
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Ron's favorite girl - Tess
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In his happy place
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Seth and Ron
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Thanksgiving surprise kisses from Lisa
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Ron and Jessica 1992
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Top Gun Ron
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Navy Ron
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Mike, Erik and Ron
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Ron with his aunts Freda, Gigi and Stella
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Grandkids
Jessica, Seth, Ron and Joyce
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Rabbit ears with Lisa
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Nice hat Grandpa
with Jessica
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Ron and Joyce going flying
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Selfie
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Ron and Bobbi
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With his baby girl
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Wow - an airplane for Christmas!
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Typical view of weekend Ron
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Ron and Joyce December 1992
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