Elderene Hasz Obituary (1932

Elderene D. Hasz, age 78, a lifetime resident of Reedsburg, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center after a short illness. She was born on December 13, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Ella (Lichte) Halvensleben and was raised on the family farm in the beautiful hills of Winfield Township. She graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1950 and attended Sauk County Normal School graduating in 1952. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville in 1967. Elderene was married to Vernon Hasz on June 30, 1954. She taught 36 years in the Reedsburg area at Hay Creek, Pleasant View, South School and lastly at Westside School. Twice she was honored with the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction District Teacher of the Year Award. She proudly participated in the Sauk County Retired Teachers Association where she maintained her professional relationships. Elderene is loved and will be missed by her children: Jim (Sue) Hasz, of Appleton; Sharon (Rick) Gale, of Germantown and LuAnn (Tim) Peterson, of Portage; brothers: Harold (Virginia) Halvensleben, of Janesville; Robert (Gloria) Halvensleben, of Reedsburg; Gary (Sally) Halvensleben, of Mosinee and Ronald (Sue) Halvensleben, of Reedsburg; her sister: Reta (Ivan) Thies, of Cottage Grove; six grandchildren: Kayla Hasz, of Beloit; Chelsea Hasz, of Tempe, AZ; Sara Gale, of Milwaukee; Kristin Gale, of West Allis; David Peterson and Matthew Peterson, both of Portage; many beloved nieces and nephews; countless family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; her parents: Ernest and Ella and a sister: LaVonna Olson. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where she was active in the Altar Guild and Ladies Aid. She enthusiastically volunteered for the Reedsburg Historical Society where she loved to reenact the history of the one-room school. She also volunteered at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center and the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. Elderene had an unwavering faith, a passion for teaching and caring for others and a deep love of travel. She traveled extensively with family and friends throughout the world and shared her travels with many civic groups. Her family meant the world to her and she was blessed with a "valley of love" as people came to visit during her illness. The life and memory of Elderene Hasz will be celebrated by family and friends on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at ST. PETER'S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH in Reedsburg. Visitation will be held Friday, June 10, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the HOOF FUNERAL HOME. Immediately following the funeral services, family and friends are invited to gather at St. Peter's Concordia Hall to continue the celebration of Elderene's life. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Friday June 10, 2011. Saturday June 11, 2011 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Hoof Funeral Home St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church