James “Jim” G. Haar, 75, of Lindsey, OH passed away at home with his wife by his side on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born on January 24, 1945 in Fremont to Harold E. and Mary A. (Swinehart) Haar. He was a graduate of Harris Elmore High School.
Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Kae L. Stine on May 31, 1969 in Elmore, OH and she survives.
Jim worked at Brush Wellman as a machine operator and various other jobs, retiring in 2006 after thirty-nine years of service. He was a member of St. Paul Trinity United Methodist Church. Jim collected trains and enjoyed working on tractors. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jim also loved puzzles, his 1931 Chevy and his horses Annie and Renagade. He was well known for his handlebar moustache.
Jim is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Kae L. Haar, Lindsey, OH; children, Laurie K. (Paul) Balduff, Fremont, OH, Christopher J. Haar, Maumee, OH and Dawn M. (Charles) Holbrook, Swanton, OH; brothers, Marvin L. Haar and Roger G. (Barbara) Haar both of Elmore, OH; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; several Vietnam buddies.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter M. Haar.
A visitation will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association.
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Peggy Dreyer
Kae and family.
We are so sorry to hear about Jim.
Please know you are in our thoughts.
Russ and Peggy Dreyer
Charles Jaeger
Jim was a Harris-Elmore Class of 1964 classmate of mine and even though I have not seen Jim in many years I remember enjoying his broad smile, his kindness and sense of humor. Jim’s life since high school shows those attributes stayed with him throughout. And thank you, Jim, for your service to our country.
Joyce Kontak
Kae: So sorry to hear that Jim passed away. Losing a husband is not an easy thing. I went through it in September of 1918. Your children will be a big comfort to you at this time. Remember all the good memories.
Michael Avers
Dear Kae and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mike and Cindy Avers
Dawn holbrook
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Rebecca Wagner
God’s peace be with you.
Gary Haar
I will always have many pleasant memories of our time growing up together. Rest in peace, Jim.
Sharon & Tom Elder
Kae, ….and family. We have sadness and sorrow in our hearts. We are thinking of you and keeping you in prayer
I pray that God wraps His arms around you and that you feel the peace of His presence. I pray that during this tough time you know that you are thought of and loved by many people. Remembering his smile, laugh, and sense of humor always
Jim Geldien
I was a classmate of Jim’s and I always enjoyed his easy view of life. He was one kind and good guy. Peace to the family during this difficult time.
Rafael Guzman Aponte
It is hard to admit what our future has for Us, but, I’m glad I met him on time to enjoy a few days with him, I was in the first when our unit went to Viet-Nam, I did enjoy speaking with him and really had the opportunity, to speak, Well Haar it was great to meet you and hopefully we will meet in Heaven when my turn comes around, Hopefully I will be buried in Arlington National Commentary with my new wife Diana .