HAASE, DONALD E. SR. surrounded by his loving family, passed away March 16, 2025 at 92 years of age. Loving husband of the late Mary Ann (nѐe Wolenter) for 68 years; dear father of Donald E. (Ingrid) Haase, Jr., Gregory A. (Sheryl) Haase, and Douglas K. (April) Haase; grandfather of Donnie III (Sherri), Melanie (Chris), Christina, Melinda (Jairus), Gregory Jr., Jenny, Nicole, Dana, Ashley (Eric), Brennan (Mandy), Taelor (Emily), and Kylee; great grandfather of 20 with one on the way; preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Marie (nee Lepak) and siblings, Charlotte Johnson and Richard Haase. Don was a veteran of the US Army-Korea and had a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, master's in automotive, and a master's in business administration. He was a plant manager for Chrysler and retired in 1991 after 29 years of service. A dedicated husband and great father and when he was not caring for his family, Don enjoyed fishing; cruising; following the stock market; and time at Houghton Lake. A great basketball player as a young man, Don opted to work in automotive than the NBA as there was more opportunity in automotive to support a family at that time. As a dedicated husband, Don was a selfless caregiver for his beloved wife Mary Ann. As head of a large and loving family, he will be forever loved and missed. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM at COATS FUNERAL HOME-CLARKSTON, 8909 Dixie Hwy. Family will receive friends Wednesday 10:30 AM until time of service. Interment follows at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly with military honors.