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Submitted: 4/14/21 • Approved: 4/23/21 • Last Updated: 4/26/21 • R408660-G0-S3
US Navy
US Air Force
1936 - 2010
*Obituary
ALGOA — Mr. Charles Henry Haak, Jr. passed from this life Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home.
Born February 15, 1936 in Galveston, Mr. Haak had worked for many years as a crane operator with Local 450, had served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed inventing and designing things such as airplanes and a truck that was powered by hydrogen. He was a ham radio operator and donated countless hours to aid in communications during local emergencies.
Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Emma (Bootsie) and Robert Watts, and his first wife, Patricia, survivors include his wife of almost 10 years, Vanessa Haak; son Wesley Haak, Sr. (Anita); step-daughters Tasha Story (Cezer Lopez), Tiffany Presley (Chris), Melissa Greear (Mike Fuerst); brother Raymond L. Haak (Gladys); grandchildren Wesley, Jr., Kelly, Dillon, Christopher, Austin, David, John, Lindsey; great-grandson Nicholas; and nieces Bridget Haak, Cecilia Gabba, Theresa Haak, Lucy Bourgeois and Dolly Laymance.
A private cremation was conducted by Hayes Funeral Home, (409) 925-3501.
Those who wish may consider making memorials to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852 in his memory. www.hayesfuneralhome.com
Hayes Funeral Home Published March 14, 2010
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