Dear Mary, Annie, Joe, and Jackie, Sending my love to all of you at this sad time. Jon was a gentle soul and will be missed.
This Native American Prayer has always given me strength and I hope it does for you too:
I give you this one thought to keep-I am with you still-I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone....I am with you still in each new dawn.
Peace out, Love you guys, Pam
Pam Haas
Riviera Beach, FL
Posted: 10/23/2017
To Jackie, Ann and the entire Haas family. We unfortunately did not have the opportunity of meeting Jon but knowing Jackie he must have been a special & amazing man for he helped raise a wonderful & lovely woman who we care for very much. We extend our deepest sympathy in your loss and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Jim & Debbie Forkins
Oconomowoc, WI
Posted: 10/22/2017
Dear Mary,
I've missed Jon ever since you all left Boca, and enjoyed a good talk with him a couple months ago, always the fighter. Memories of him holding down the Pass Club veranda in a long sleeve white comfortable shirt........ paradise indeed. Our condolences, he truly was a "boss" kind of guy! Our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Randy Wojcik
Boca Grande, FL
Posted: 10/20/2017
Johnny worked with me in summers when I came home from college. He knew my brothers better. He was fun and kind. Even my boys were upset when they heard of Johnny’s passing and they only were with him a few times. He was that kind of man.
David Hayes
Dallas, TX
Posted: 10/20/2017
Mary, and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. It's a sad day for everyone who ever had the blessing of knowing Jon. With heartfelt sympathy....Diane and Gary Alberti
Diane & Gary Alberti
Pewaukee, WI
Posted: 10/18/2017
Jackie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was larger than life and impressed me as a businessman, family man and a uncompromising character. He always knew my name and had time for me. I witnessed how he cared for his mother at Draper Hall and was touched. Carry the torch!
Connie Oak Patton
Smyrna , GA
Posted: 10/18/2017
Wonderful memories of coffee and lunch with Jon over my years in Oconomowoc, prayers and blessings to you all.
Brian Metcalf
Pella , IA
Posted: 10/18/2017
We are so sad to hear of Jon's passing, he was a long time friend,realestate associate at Colonial realty and a printing customer of ours at Cooney printing.
Our sincere condolences to Jon's family and loved ones. We are personally sad that we will not be able to attend Jon's services as we have long standing plans to be out of the country with our children.
With love and prayers to his family, this community has lost one of its special people.
Lloyd & Carolyn Crom
Lloyd & Carolyn Crom
Nashotah, WI
Posted: 10/18/2017
I don’t have the words to express the sorrow I feel for your family. John was a huge character in my life, as I’m sure the lives of everyone that had the privelage to know him. I ran into him a few months ago, and we exchanged phone numbers, because he had a “big idea” and I was the perfect person to help him. I always admired that about John, he had a gift of making everyone he spoke to feel like they were very important. John positively impacted my life, and I have thought about him often over the last 30 years, since the first time I met him. John will be greatly missed by everyone, and I will continue to hold a special place in my heart for him, as I have from the first time we met. God speed John Haas.
Vance Cramer
Oconomowoc , WI
Posted: 10/18/2017
Annie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I would have liked to have met your dad. He sounds like he was a wonderful man that I would have liked.
Our prayers are with your family.
Ron Melton
Ron Melton
Richland, WA
Posted: 10/17/2017
Our hearts are sad! He was a great man and had so much more to give, his kindness will never be forgotten.
God Bless
The McIntyre Family
Jim and Andre'a McIntyre
Palm Coast, FL
Posted: 10/17/2017
While listening to these lyrics from a song we heard together, in our youth, I turned to Jon and told him that these words reminded me of his boundless free spirit.
Over the green hills
and into the sun
That’s where I feel I
ought to be going
Blue sky above me
and green earth below
Don’t even matter
which way I go.
*****
From now on, whenever I hear that mysterious rustling sound that the trees make when the wind blows, I’ll think of you.
Goodbye old friend, see you on the other side.
Kevin McGrath
Denver, CO
Posted: 10/17/2017
Jon you were always that calm strong person that was always there when you needed him. My deepest condolences Mary and children. RIP my friend until we see each other again.
Ilonka Bengyel David
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Posted: 10/17/2017
Dear Mary, Annie, Joe and Jackie:
Jon and you will always hold a special place in my heart. You and he will always be a part of some of my fondest memories of Boca Grande and the Pass Club. He was a wonderful, witty and kind man, and he helped raise a wonderful, witty and kind family. Please know my thoughts are with you during this hard time.
Lori Nixon
Port Angeles, WA
Posted: 10/17/2017
Annie,
My prayers are with you and your family.
Renita Crawford
Charlotte, NC
Posted: 10/17/2017
Such an inspirational man, that has left us looking for just one more day, one more conversation, one more hug. Know that each of you are in our prayers as we grieve your loss of spouse, father, uncle, brother and friend. Our love for your dad is immeasurable. Love to all.
Greg and Jenny Pehler
Fairfield Glade, TN
Posted: 10/17/2017
Dear Annie and Danny: My heartfelt sympathy.It is so sad to lose someone you love so dearly. Keep him in your heart and soul forever and remember all the wonderful times.Life will be hard but keep your love with him forever...Love Linda Meyer
Linda Meyer
Oconomowoc, WI
Posted: 10/17/2017
Oh Mary!!!!
We are so very very sorry to hear this news!!!
Jon was always a sight for sore eyes !!!!
Our thoughts are with you & all your family.
Wishing you strength & peace-
Jay & Sue
Jay & Sue Spurgeon
Boca Grande, FL
Posted: 10/17/2017
To the lovely Haas family
Our hearts ache for you
Praying for your comfort and peace
Love you
Patty
Patty Strong
Oconomowoc , WI
Posted: 10/17/2017