Howard R Haack

He is survived by his wife Ruth (Wieding) Haack, his children Darla (Haack) Bejnar & husband Craig R. Bejnar of Socorro, NM and Russ Haack & wife Tammie (Heikkila) Haack of Spring Branch, TX, his grandchildren Cirk R. Bejnar, Felsen Peter Binger Bejnar & wife Jessica (Binger) Binger Bejnar, D. J. Haack, Katie (Haack) Juniper & husband Ryley Juniper, and his great-granddaughter Ruby Binger Bejnar.

He was predeceased by his father Herman G. Haack (1896—1973), his mother Katherine (Krueger) Haack (1897—1971), his sister Florence (Haack) Mayer (1921—1993), and his brother Herman C. Haack (1923—1979).

Howard was born on Tuesday September 10, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas.  He graduated from Harlandale High School in 1947 as one of its football heroes. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in 1961.  He married his beloved Ruth on July 25, 1953 celebrating 69 years of marriage in July 2022.  He served in the Texas National Guard 1947—1969, and again as a full-time Retention NCO 1982—1989.  

He loved to host parties and BBQ on the patio.  After he and Ruth retired, they traveled the world as tour guides bringing home pictures and Santa’s from wherever they went.  When at home they square danced regularly at the local, state, and national levels.  He lived his faith and was active in Kairos Prison Ministry and teaching Bible Study.

Visitation is at Sunset Memorial Park January 19 4—8 p.m. with the funeral January 20 at 1p.m.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com for the Haack family.