Barry Williams Haas, 85, of Wooster died on Thursday, February 22, 2022 at Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born February 21, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to Colin and Margaret Fadely Haas. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. While at OWU he was the President of his fraternity Beta Theta Pi and lettered in two sports – football, baseball. He met his true love, Marilyn, at Ohio Wesleyan University and on August 6, 1960, he married Marilyn Sayer Ellis in Elmira, New York and began a beautiful marriage of 61 years together.
Barry worked for the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) for 18 years. He and his family moved around the country as he continued to develop sales for the manufacturer. In 1977, he accepted a position with US Medical in Denver, Colorado which would start a 34 year relationship with the Centennial State and the community of Boulder. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was mobilized as a reservist during the Berlin Airlift in the heart of the Cold War as an air traffic controller stationed in Etain, France. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren watching them grow into adults of their own. Barry was also very proud of his community involvement in his childrens high school years as Fairview High School Booster President and served as a Deacon of First Presbyterian Church. In May of 2010, Barry and Marilyn moved back to Ohio to be closer to their immediate family. In August 2019, they resettled in Wooster, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn, children Dan Haas of Camarillo, CA; Christine Haas (Greg Parnell) of Laramie, WY; David Haas (Patrice) of Kahuku, HI; and Doug Haas (Heidi) of Wooster, his sister Pegge Warwick (Ed) of Dayton and seven wonderful grandchildren.
A celebration of Barry s life will be held April 2nd, 2022 at 2:00PM at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., Wooster.
Friends will be received following the Celebration of Life at the reception held immediately after the service at Grace Church.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio s Hospice LifeCare serving Wayne, Holmes, and Ashland counties of Ohio at 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio s Hospice LifeCare serving Wayne, Holmes, and Ashland counties of Ohio at 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Service
A celebration of Barry s life will be held April 2nd, 2022 at 2:00PM at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., Wooster.
Visitation
Friends will be received following the Celebration of Life at the reception held immediately after the service at Grace Church.
Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family.
Sending love and blessings to Marilyn and the whole Haas family.
Marilyn and Barry, two of my all time favorite people!
Boulder has not been the same since you left!
Much love, Sue
We are so sorry to learn of Barry’s death, Marilyn. McGuckin’s and downtown Boulder have been the same without you.
Our sympathy and love, Denis and Judy
Pat and I are so sorry to hear of Barry’s passing. I spent three wonderful years at OWU with Barry and Marilyn and had the privilege of being an usher in their wedding. What a beautiful couple, in every way. It was a blessing for me to talk to Barry and Marilyn after they moved to Wooster. I’ll always remember the many wonderful times together. Rest in peace, my friend.
We will miss his smile, voice and good nature. We love you dearly and hope that family and especially Marilyn will fill emptiness with peace and hope that Heavenly Father is taking good care of Barry. Love you all !
Barry had a regular sales stop at Lockheed Martin. I enjoyed his visits a lot, and considered him a mentor. May he rest in peace.