Richard L. Haug, 75
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather
Richard L. Haug, 75, Rockford, died at 2:40 pm Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Born December 20, 1934 in Eau Claire, WI, son of Fredrick and Dorothy Hoffman Haug.nbsp; Graduated from Eau Claire High School and the University of Wisconsin.nbsp; Married Carol J. Kohlhepp in Eau Claire on February 27, 1954.nbsp; He played semi-pro hockey and semi-pro baseball, even having played with Hank Aaron at one time.nbsp; US Navy veteran where he served on the USS Shenandoah and the USS John R. Pierce.nbsp; He had formerly been employed by Stocks Electric and then retired from General Electric Medical Systems after 32 years.nbsp; Member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.nbsp; Dick joined the Northwest Fire Department in 1973 and became Chief in 1981.nbsp; He retired on May 17, 1999 and was appointed to their Board of Trustees on June 1, 1999, still serving in that capacity.nbsp; He was a big Green Bay Packer and hockey fan and his many good friends enjoyed his sense of humor. nbsp;He had a huge interest in NASA and was extremely knowledgeable about our countrys Space Program.nbsp; Dick was an awesome, proud father and grandfather and a good friend to many.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; son, James (Debra) Haug, daughters, Debra (Kevin) Huckabee and Vicki (Daniel) Klonicki; grandchildren, Kelly, Sean (Chasity) Christopher, Geoffrey and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Justin, Maddison, Brandalyn, Karsen, Inocencia, Rhianna, Sean and Scott; brother, Fredrick Haug, Jr.; sister, Betty (Richard) Balthazor; numerous nieces and nephews and good friends.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents.nbsp;
Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. withnbsp; Rev. William R. Wentink and Rev. Kathyrn Whitney officiating.nbsp; Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.nbsp; Visitation from 4-7 pm Sunday in the funeral home.nbsp; Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association for Research.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.