Clarence M. Haas, age 94, passed away at Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
He was born April 14, 1924 in Beloit, the son of Albert and Bessie (Chamberlin) Haas. He married Nancy Libke on November 16, 1958.
Clarence was a World War II veteran. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific, Australia and Philippines.
He was a dairy farmer for most of his life. Clarence enjoyed making wine, fishing, playing cards, auction sales, horseshoes and volunteering at the VA Hospital.
He is survived by
4 daughters Lavonne (Charles) Chase, Elkhorn
Teresa Bowers, Rockford
Janet Haas, Elkhorn
Jennifer Haas, Columbus, GA
4 grandchildren Mike Stephens, Batesburg SC
Breanne Chase, Madison
Desiree (Aron) Hughes, Rockford
Nikolas Bowers, Rockford
1 great grandchild Luella Chase-Haven

and many special cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy, 1996; daughter, Connie Simerson; sister, Doris Wise; and grandson, Jason Chase.
Funeral services will be held at Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill, Hwy 11 and South Coon Island Road, Orfordville, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Burial will be held in Shirland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Newcomerfh.com
Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill
(608) 879-2333
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