Earl Richard Haag

Earl R. Haag, passed away peacefully on 2/14/2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was 99. Known to many of his friends as "Whitey", he was born in Burlington, Iowa, raised largely in Mooseheart, IL, returning to Burlington for his teen years, and then graduated from the University of Denver with a Business Degree. After college he moved to the East Coast to take a civilian position at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he retired after 33 years of service as Chief of the Adjutant Office at APG Head-Quarters. He is survived by his son Jeff Haag and daughter-in-law Dawn, grandson Hunter, and granddaughter Allie of Aberdeen, MD, and daughter Cheryl Stancill and son-in-law Ray of Dagsboro, DE. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years Eleanor. Earl was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting waterfowl on the Eastern Shore, as well as fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay, and the Bush River where he resided over 50 years, while enjoying many spectacular sunsets. He also enjoyed in his retirement years tending to his garden, taking pride in particular to his tomatoes and his secrets for their renowned fame. His memorial service will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral in Aberdeen, MD on 2/19/15 6.00 – 9.00 PM viewing, and 2/20/15 services 11.00 AM. Interment will be at Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions desired to be made, be made out to Moose International - noted to Moose Charities in memory of Earl Haag, 155 South International Drive Mooseheart, IL 60539. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001