Haak, Rev. Fred Emil William peacefully at Pembroke Regional Hospital on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Grace Haak for 54 loving years. Caring father of Natalie (Mike Jamieson) and Angela Haak. Survived by his brother Martin (Audrey) and sisters, Marie (Charlie Blum), Ruth (Len Young), Lillian Haak and Minna (Rob Peever). Predeceased by a brother in infancy, Emil as well as his sisters Miriam and Lois. Fred will be dearly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rev. Fred served as Pastor for 39 years in the parishes of Grattan, Elmwood Brant, Petawawa, Hamilton, Arnprior, and Ayton. Following his retirement, he continued to serve locally throughout Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec for the parish of St. John's Ladysmith & Zion Schwartz, this brought his faithful service record to more than 50 years.
Visitation will be held at Zohr Family Funeral Home, Eganville, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and again on Wednesday starting at noon before the funeral service at Grace Lutheran Church, Eganville, at 2:00 pm which will be followed by reception in the church hall.
Those desiring may make donations in memory of Rev. Fred to either St. John's Lutheran Church, Augsburg or the Canadian Lutheran World Relief on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com