Richard E Haire Sr

November 21, 1934, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Eugene and Garnett (Mills) Haire.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He loved sharing his love for the outdoors

with his grandchildren. In his younger days, he raced go carts, coached little league baseball, and

fished in numerous bass tournaments. Richard was also talented in construction. He and his wife

together did a total remodel, inside and outside, of their lake house-just the two of them. He was

always there to lend a helping hand to neighbors in need. After graduating high school, he served

in the army from 1957-1959. After being discharged from the army he went to work with his

father at Colwell General. His father retired from Colwell after 45 years and Richard retired from

Colwell after 44 years.

He is survived by his son, Bruce (Leanne) Haire, of Wolcottville; grandchildren, Shawn (Kristin)

Haire, of Auburn, Indiana, Trish (Dave) Isaac, of Kendallville, Indiana, Cassondra (Matthew)

Ratliff, of Richmond, Virginia, Austin (Kimberly) Haire, of Woodburn, Indiana, and Chelsea

Haire, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; great-grandchildren, Zackary and Lauryn Isaac; Kaylynn and

Kane Ratliff, Sophia, Ellie, Noland Haire, and Willow Haire; and his brother Gary (Linda) Haire, of Port Charlotte, Florida. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, JoAnn

(Nickolson) Haire, son, Richard E Haire Jr., and sister, Linda Allen.

Funeral service will be 1:30pm, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 6pm, Monday, January 2, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to Parkview Home Health and Hospice, or Humane Fort Wayne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Haire family at www.mccombandsons.com