ALGOA – Mr. Charles Henry Haak, Jr. passed from this life Thursday, March
11, 2010, at his home.
Born February 15, 1936 in Galveston, Mr. Haak had worked for many years as a
crane operator with Local 450, had served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air
Force, was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed inventing and
designing things such as airplanes and a truck that was powered by hydrogen.
He was a ham radio operator and donated countless hours to aid in
communications during local emergencies.
Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Emma (Bootsie) and Robert
Watts, and his first wife, Patricia, survivors include his wife of almost 10
years, Vanessa Haak; son, Wesley Haak, Sr. (Anita); step-daughters, Tasha
Story (Cezer Lopez), Tiffany Presley (Chris), Melissa Greear (Mike Fuerst);
brother, Raymond L. Haak (Gladys); grandchildren, Wesley, Jr., Kelly,
Dillon, Christopher, Austin, David, John, Lindsey; great-grandson, Nicholas
and nieces, Bridget Haak, Cecilia Gabba, Theresa Haak, Lucy Bourgeois and
Dolly Laymance.
A private cremation was conducted by Hayes Funeral Home, (409) 925-3501.
Those who wish may consider making memorials to the American Kidney
Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852 in his memory.