John A. "Jack" Haas Obituary (1938 - 2021)

John A. "Jack" Haas, Sr, 83 of Bloomington, passed away at 7:53 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by many loved ones. His memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 19 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Len Thebarge officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials will be directed to LeRoy FFA or LeRoy Community Unit School District #2. Jack was born March 23, 1938 in Bloomington, the son of Duane J. and Kathryn A. Taylor Haas. He married Thelma "Fay" Davis on October 19, 1991 in Normal. She survives. He is also survived by three children, Janet (Dave) Fopay of Mattoon, James Haas of Texas and Julie (Peggy) Haas of Streator; a grandson, Aaron Haas; two brothers, Robert (Helen) Haas of Clinton and Richard (Sharon) Haas of LeRoy; two nieces, Angela Kauffman of Ohio and Michelle Kush of Maryland; and numerous other extended family which includes the Chick-fil-A employees. He was preceded in death by a son John A. Haas, Jr. and a sister Loretta Anne Thomas. Jack was a farmer for many years and a member of the LeRoy FFA. He was a 4-H Leader in McLean county for over twenty years. After retiring from farming, Jack was a service manager for Orkin Pest Control. He later drove the shuttle bus for O'Brien Motors. Also, he gave tours at the David Davis Mansion which was one of his greatest pleasures. Jack and Fay enjoyed many adventures together. One of their greatest adventures was traveling with their friends, Cheryl and Steve, to Ireland. He walked the earth of his Cleary ancestors and kissed the Blarney Stone. Jack enjoyed life, people, and fun activities. Jack was a member of Grace Church in Normal. He was affectionately known as Peep. Jack will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.