Tuesday, April 23, 2024 ~ 10:30 a.m.
St. James Catholic Church ~ Mead, Nebraska
Interment with Military Honors and Fireman’s Last Call at St. James Cemetery ~ Mead, Nebraska
Monday, April 22, 2024
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. James Catholic Church ~ Mead, Nebraska
In care of the family for future designations.
Robert E. Haag, 86 of Mead, NE entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, NE. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Anthon, Iowa to John and Mildred (Baack) Haag. R.E. graduated from Gehlen High School in Le Mars, Iowa. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS Pine Island AB12 as a Yoman second class rank. After four years of service, he continued his education at Wayne State College and received his Bachelors in Secondary Education. While working in a café in Wayne, NE he met the love of his life Dorothy Marie Bruning. They were married June 10, 1967 in Hartington, NE.
They were blessed with four sons: Mike, Jeff, John, and Jamie. Bob and Dee remained happily married for 56 years. R.E. began his teaching career in Mead, NE where he would later teach and coach for 34 years, retiring in 1998. Following retirement, R.E. spent his time working at Products Unlimited and Sun Mart in the meat department. In his second retirement he enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Haag; children, Mike Couch (Marlene) of Colon, NE, Jeff Haag (Chris) of Arlington, NE, John Haag (Natalie) of Mead, NE, Jamie Haag (Shelli) of Council Bluffs, IA; brother, Ernie Haag (Phyllis) of Maplewood, MN; many grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Haag; stepmother, Erna Haag; and brothers, Jerry, Don, and Denny.
Mr.Haag thank you for your service on the Mead Fire Dept. The Mead community will never forget all you have done for all of us.
Bob’s high school is spelled Gehlen. The school was newly opened when Bob was a junior. The previous high school Bob attended was called St. Joseph’s. Bob’s class, of 1955, was the second to graduate from Gehlen.
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Bob as enjoyed and appreciated his dedication and professionalism as a teacher at Mead High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You have my families and my sisters condolences on the death of Bob. We are first cousins and daughters of Elvera Carel. Our prayers are for his eternal peace. Love,
Janice (Carel)and Keith Swanson
Catherine (Carel) and Ed Ortmann
Barbara Carel
Our deepest sympahies and prayers to all your families from Keith & Janice (Carel) Swanson of Akron IA. Janice is the daughter of Steve & Elvera Carel. Uncle Jack gave me away at our wedding in August of 1968.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sharrel and Francis Uhl of Kingsley IA. Sharry is a cousin of Bob and a daughter of Cliff & Olivia Bauerly..
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God’s blessings.
Brian and Deb
Mr Haag was my business teacher, volleyball coach and track coach throughout my high school years. I learned more in his business classroom than I did in any college business course. He was an outstanding coach. I’m sure many men coaches would say that young women are not the easiest to coach but Mr. Haag knew how to get the job done. My deepest condolences to his family