Neil Haase, 88, Webster died Sept. 18, 2025.
Memorial service was Oct. 3 at Fiksal Funeral Service, Webster.
Neil Witcombe Haase was born to Fred and Hazel (Peterson) Haase June 15, 1937, at Peabody Hospital, Webster. He grew up in Webster and graduated from Webster High School in 1955. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and completed pilot training in 1958. After retiring as a Major in the USAF, he continued to serve as a member of the Air National Guard out of West Hampton Beach, NY. He accepted a job as a commercial airline pilot with American Airlines in 1967 and became a Captain before retiring in 1997.
He married Susan Kelly at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Webster in May, 1997. They lived on their farm south of town.
He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing whenever possible.
Survivors include his son, Hans and Alba Haase, Sioux Falls; daughters, Gretchen Haase and Jeff Musheno, Las Vegas, NV; Cheryl D’Amico, Port Jefferson Station, NY; stepdaughter, Kathy Kelly and Steve Yunick, stepson, Kevin and Marlena Kelly, Daytona Beach, FL; eight grandchildren; sister-inlaw, Judy Haase, Milbank; three nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife; brother, Arlo Haase and his parents.