Darrell Haas

Darrell Frederick Haas, 69, of Danville, passed away at 8:49 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. Darrell was born on February 11, 1938 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Charles W. and Uva C. (Rathbun) Haas. He married Carolyn Sue Donnelly Haas on February 16, 1958 in Danville. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2002. He is survived by his mom- Uva Haas of Danville; two sons- Scott (Lori) Haas of Oakwood and Gary (Jackie) Haas of Danville; one daughter- Jamie (Matt) Lemon of Westville; one sister- Charlene (Phil) Reed of Carbondale, Illinois; 11 grandchildren- Ashley and Katie Haas of Oakwood, Kayla, Meagan, and Gretchen Haas of Danville, Abby, Tyke, Cody Proctor of Danville, Stephen Haas of Charleston, Illinois, Olivia and Sydni Haas of Westville; two step-grandchildren- Kirsten and Alexandria Lemon of Bismarck; and his fianc(c)- Paula Tellier of Oakwood. He was preceded in death by his father, wife, two sisters- Judy Stewart and Kay Lynn Haas and one brother- Bill Wayne Haas. Darrell attended Danville High School. He was a member of the United States Army. Darrell worked his entire life in the printing industry. He has spent the last 8 years working for Printing Inc., until retiring in 2006. He was a member of First Assembly of God, where he served as church treasurer and was also involved in the mens ministry. He also enjoyed going on church golf outings. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting and loved to spend his time with his grandchildren and his family. He was an avid sports and Illini fan. He was a member of the Vermilion Fishing Club and enjoyed riding around in his 64 Mustang. Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Fianc(c), and Friend. Darrel was all of these and much more. He was a loving, patient husband and caregiver putting Carolyns needs first. He was the strong, silent type, with a quick dry wit. He was always there to lend a hand or help solve a problem. Darrell loved his family and his church; he was a man of God. Like his father, Charlie, he led by example, making tough choices to take the right roads rather than the easy ones. He was a man of detail, a man of practicality, a mathematician, a picture taker, a diet coke drinker, a coupon clipper, a golfer, a fisherman, a joke teller, a mushroom finder, a keeper of family history. He recently found long deserved happiness and love. In his words he realized, there was no time to waste. All who knew him were thrilled to see him happy, it will shape our memories of him. He leaves a legacy of children and grandchildren who are living proof of his planning, hard work, and love. When the golf balls sinks, when the mushroom sprouts, when the fish bites, hell be with us. Through love, he will be kept alive in our memories. Through faith in God, he will be forever in our hearts. A Celebration of the Life of Darrell F. Haas will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at First Assembly of God in Danville, with Pastor Dave Rumley officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 " 8:00 p.m. Monday at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post #210. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Mens Ministry. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.