Guenter Hasse

Mr. Guenter W. Hasse , 84, of La Porte, Indiana, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born August 19, 1927 in Jannewitz, Pomerania, the son of Ernest Hasse and Margarete (Stahl) Hasse. Guenter worked as an electrician for fifty years, retiring from IBEW Local 531. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, IBEW Local 531, LaPorte, IN., and German American National Congress. Guenter enjoyed gardening and traveling. On February 2, 1957, in Chicago, IL, he married Magda (Mangelsen) Hasse who survives. He is also survived by his two sons - Robert Hasse of Idyllwild, CA, Erick W. Hasse of La Porte, IN; one daughter - Sigrid (Steve) Arnoult of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; four grandchildren - Michael, Christopher and Marcus, and Eric Douglas. Guenter was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Hans Hasse, and one sister, Margarete. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, September 28, 2011 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 10:00 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thursday September 29, 2011 at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Joseph Loftis officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 130 Redcoach Mishawaka, IN 46545. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Guenter W. Hasse please visit our Sympathy Store.