Roger Francis Haeck
Roger Francis Haeck, 60, of Winona Lake, passed away Feb. 9, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Plymouth, to Joseph and Catherine Houin Haeck. Formerly married to Debbie Hepler Haeck; on Oct. 15, 1999, he married Mary Millbern, who survives.
Roger lived a faith filled and servant life. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1973 and Grace College in 1977 where he played basketball and ran track. He received his masters degree from Indiana University. Roger was completing his 36th year of teaching; 30 of those years were in middle school science for Warsaw, 5 years were at North Judson, and 1 year was at Culver. Throughout his teaching he was an enthusiastic participant of the annual science show; participated in NASA Zero Gravity activities; sponsored Ski Club and coached a variety of sports.
For summer fun he worked construction and taught drivers’ ed. He was a member of Northern Indiana Officials Association and was a licensed volleyball, basketball, and track official. Roger judged throwing events at the IHSAA state track meet for 30 years. Roger was an active member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church where he served as junior warden, completed Katrina mission work, served as camp counselor, and was a friend to those in need.
Roger’s heart belonged to God and his family. He supported and encouraged his wife’s many endeavors, took great pride in his children’s many accomplishments, and beamed with joy while playing with his grandchildren. He is already greatly missed by many especially his grandchildren who will forever love and miss their Papa.
Roger is survived by his children: Nathan (Faithe), Webb City, Mo.; Andy (Lisa), Osceola; Brad, Plymouth; Katie Haeck, Winona Lake; and Kyle Millbern, Winona Lake; grandchildren: Anna, Emma, Olyn and Timothy; his mother: Catherine, Plymouth; six siblings: Carolyn Costello, Valparaiso; Paul (Vicki), New Braunfels, Texas; Dennis (Kam), Mishawaka; Neal (Shon), Bourbon; Jerry, LaPaz; and Dale Haeck, Valparaiso.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Anne’s with a rosary service at 10:15 a.m. The Reverend Corinne Hodges will officiate the services. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to: St. Anne’s Episcopal Church 424 W. Market St. Warsaw, IN 46580.
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