Daniel Haag

Daniel Haag, age 79 of Boulder Junction, passed away peacefully April 18, 2012 after a brief battle with pneumonia. He was born on May 20, 1932 and was the first Dr. Kate baby born in Boulder Junction. Daniel was the son of Fredrick and Florence (nee Hollenbeck) Haag. He graduated from AV-W High School. Daniel enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and served proudly during the Korean War. He was stationed at Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico; specializing in aircraft mechanics for B-36's and honorably discharged, Airman 3rd Class from the Reserve in 1960. While in Puerto Rico, Daniel married Marylyne Tepper and welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Vicki Lynn (Karr). In 1956, the family returned to Boulder Junction and in coming years welcomed 3 more children, Peggi Ann (Dry), Wendi Sue (Neupert) and Richard Daniel (Haag). Daniel worked for the Vilas County Highway Department for 33 years. He also worked at Aqualand Zoo in Sayner. And air traveling visitors to the Northwoods were often greeted by Dan who worked with his brother Fred, owner of the Boulder Junction Airport, in the maintenance and care of the landing strip and airplanes. He was known for helping anyone and everyone he could and was voted Citizen of the Year in 1979. Daniel was a man of faith; he loved his family and his town. He was a member of the American Legion Post 481, served as an Elder of the Boulder Junction Community Church for many years, sang in the church choir and was on the Board of Directors of the Boulder Junction Historical Society. Daniel loved coffee hour with the guys at The Granary, where he talked about the "good 'ole days", and told stories and jokes. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being in the beautiful outdoors. To many Dan will be best remembered for "Dan's Jam", the best Strawberry jam in town which he loved to make and generously gave away. He was a "home town boy" through and through and will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of crossing his path. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Daniel and 6 brothers and sisters. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Marylyne; sister, Marian Thomas; sister in law Nelle Haag; 3 daughters; grandchildren, April Hope Karr, Danielle Lynn Karr, Raymond Louis Neupert, Richard Jake Haag, Joshua Lee Dry, Markie Ann Haag and Daniel Joseph Dry; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 5, 2012. Services will held at 11:00 am at Community Church in Boulder Junction. Visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Community Church of Boulder Junction/ Campership Fund.

Daniel Haag

May 20, 1932 - April 18, 2012