1919
Walter
2009
Walter John "Bud" Haafke
July 27, 1919 — August 16, 2009
SIOUX CITY -- Walter J. "Bud" Haafke of Brandon, S.D., formerly of Sioux City, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in the gentle care of the staff at the Dougherty Hospice House Sioux Falls, S.D. He entered the waiting arms of the Creator at the age of 90.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Creek Presbyterian Church in Bronson, Iowa. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Bethany Meadows Chapel in Brandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to www.christysmith.com .
Walter John Haafke was born July 27, 1919, in Rapid City, S.D., to William F. and Anna C. (Brchan) Haafke. He moved as a child to a farm near Bronson, where he received his education and graduated in 1937. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in India and Burma during World War II.
On Nov. 3, 1945, he married Mary Ann Oertel in Morningside Presbyterian Church in Sioux City. After working at the Stockyards briefly, he took over the family farm. For 15 years, he worked for Walman Optical Company before retiring. In 2000, the couple moved to Brandon, S.D.
He was a lifelong member of Elliott Creek Presbyterian Church, Morningside Masonic Lodge 615, American Legion Post 718 in Lawton, Iowa, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4726 in Brandon. He was proud to be a World War II veteran. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds and loved to play golf, pool and horseshoes.
Thankful for sharing his life are his wife of more than 63 years, Mary Ann; daughters, Kathy (Earl) Kemp of Brandon, Kristine (Craig) McNaughton of Lawton, Iowa, Jane (Ron) Palumbo and Edyanne Haafke, both of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a son, John (Doris) Haafke of Bronson, Iowa; a nephew, William F. (Leah) Haafke of Dakota City; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne H. (infant twin), William F. and J. Lauren; and a sister, Anita K. Blankley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are directed to the Salvation Army of Sioux City and Sioux Falls.
Special thanks to the residents and staff at Bethany Meadows, Avera Home Hospice and the Dougherty Hospice House for the care and compassion extended to the whole family.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Creek Presbyterian Church in Bronson, Iowa. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Bethany Meadows Chapel in Brandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to www.christysmith.com .
Walter John Haafke was born July 27, 1919, in Rapid City, S.D., to William F. and Anna C. (Brchan) Haafke. He moved as a child to a farm near Bronson, where he received his education and graduated in 1937. In 1942, he entered the U.S. Army and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in India and Burma during World War II.
On Nov. 3, 1945, he married Mary Ann Oertel in Morningside Presbyterian Church in Sioux City. After working at the Stockyards briefly, he took over the family farm. For 15 years, he worked for Walman Optical Company before retiring. In 2000, the couple moved to Brandon, S.D.
He was a lifelong member of Elliott Creek Presbyterian Church, Morningside Masonic Lodge 615, American Legion Post 718 in Lawton, Iowa, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4726 in Brandon. He was proud to be a World War II veteran. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds and loved to play golf, pool and horseshoes.
Thankful for sharing his life are his wife of more than 63 years, Mary Ann; daughters, Kathy (Earl) Kemp of Brandon, Kristine (Craig) McNaughton of Lawton, Iowa, Jane (Ron) Palumbo and Edyanne Haafke, both of Sioux Falls, S.D.; a son, John (Doris) Haafke of Bronson, Iowa; a nephew, William F. (Leah) Haafke of Dakota City; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne H. (infant twin), William F. and J. Lauren; and a sister, Anita K. Blankley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are directed to the Salvation Army of Sioux City and Sioux Falls.
Special thanks to the residents and staff at Bethany Meadows, Avera Home Hospice and the Dougherty Hospice House for the care and compassion extended to the whole family.
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