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Louis Haas III, age 83, of Kalkaska, formerly of Grand Rapids, had a glorious homecoming when he left this earth on Friday, May 20, 2011 from the Kalkaska Eden Center - L.T.C. to join his beloved Savior. He was born on January 3, 1928 in Kalamazoo to the late Louis Haas Jr. and Juanita Laraway.Louis was a master craftsman in the art of woodworking through furniture design and construction, plus cabinet manufacturing. He was an artist with a keen eye for detail and balance, with meticulous craftsmanship and creativity.The Lord enabled Louis to overcome dyslexia so he could read His Word, a constant source of comfort, revelation, training, and encouragement. With this gift, he crafted the poem, The Corner Stone, published in the Western MI Catholic, and the self-published book, Jerome Brighten Candle. A righteous man interested in spiritual life, he served his fellow man as a member of the Cancer Society, the Humane Society, the Boy Scouts of America first as a scout then as a troop leader, the Thornapple Valley Lions Club, God's Kitchen of Grand Rapids, 4-H as an active parent, and was a SCUBA diver. Louis showed his love for his brothers and sisters in Christ by serving in the MI Ecumenical Society, GRACE, Kairos en Cristos, De Colores, The Bishop Whittemore Foundation, Kent and Muskegon Counties Jail Ministy and Rectorship, and in the Episcopal Church as a Lay Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Warden, and Vestry member.Louis is survived by his devoted wife of 60+ years, Caroline Jene (Gaynor) Haas; his loving children, Marlene (Jack) Rudolph of Grandville, Frederick (Trudy) Haas of Allegan, and Janet Haas of Kentwood; his dear brothers, William (Paulette Armstrong) Haas of Excelsior, MN and Ronald (Claudette) Haas of Strockbridge; his dear sister, Gretchen (fiancée David) Haas of Pittsburg, PA; his 6 cherished grandchildren; his 3 precious great-grandchildren; his many loved nieces and nephews; and his brothers & sisters at Kalkaska United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Kenneth Haas.Our heartfelt thanks and admiration goes to the hardworking and compassionate staff of the Kalkaska Eden Center Specialty and Long Term Care Units who lovingly cared for Louis since July 2009. We applaud you!A memorial service of joy and celebration will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society, the Parkinson's Foundation, Kalkaska United Methodist Church, or the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Eden Center.Condolences may be left online at www.wolfeoneill.com.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Louis Haas, III

January 3, 1928 - May 20, 2011