Kenneth P Haas

Kenneth P. Haas, 103, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Monday, April 28, 2025 at Missouri Veteran's Home. He was born August 17, 1921 in Cape Girardeau to Alvin and Elma Vandeven Haas. He and Juanita E. Stewart were married December 28, 1953 in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2004. Our dad loved everyone with all of his heart. He expressed that by always saying "I love you!" Ken enlisted in the United States Navy July 22, 1942. He took his boot training at the Great Lakes and also quarter master school. He volunteered for PT boat school at Melville, Rhode Island. After training he was assigned on PT boat 326 in squadron twenty-one. Squadron 21 (12 boats) operated along the coast of New Guinea in the South Pacific. His squadron received the presidential unit citation award. He was discharged with honor December 16, 1945. His awards include Victory Medal, Good Conduct, Presidential Unit Citation and Asiatic Pacific with four stars. Kenny was a graduate of St. Mary's Elementary and St. Mary's High School in 1939. He also attended Southeast Missouri State University. He worked at Vandeven's Mercantile Co., Marquette Cement Plant and Sunny Hill Garden and Pet Center, retiring in 1986. Ken was an avid outdoorsman and great athlete. He started "Let's Go Blue!" shirts at Notre Dame. He was also a member of the Notre Dame High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Kenny was a very active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #1111. Survivors include three children, Susan Haas Riehl of Cape Girardeau, Thomas (Teri) Haas of Washington, Missouri and Sara (Steve) Doherty of Ballwin, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Luke Riehl, Alexandra Myers, Michael Haas, Jenna Haas, Elizabeth Johnson, Maria Doherty, Grace Schott and Meghan Doherty; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; wife; three brothers, Alvin "Bud" Haas, Harold Haas and John Haas; and two sisters, Lucille Christoff and Joan Lane. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday May 4, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau, with Parish Prayers at 7:00 pm followed by Knights of Columbus #1111 Rosary. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Giardeau with the Rev. Rick Jones and Deacon Tom Schumer officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to PT Boats Inc., PO Box 38005, Germantown, TN 38183-0005. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth P Haas

August 17, 1921 - April 28, 2025