Leonard Haack
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Leonard Haack
POLSON — Leonard Haack was born on Oct. 13, 1919, to Julius and Emma Haack in Polson. Leonard passed away Oct. 23, 2014, at the age of 95.
Leonard’s parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
During the war effort Leonard worked for North American Airlines building airplanes in California. He returned to the Polson area to resume farming and also met his future wife. They made Polson their home. Sadie and Leonard celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2014.
Leonard worked as a mechanic for several car dealerships and was a boiler engineer for the local Lumber Mill located in Polson. Leonard and Sadie spent many enjoyable years riding with other Harley riders on the Gypsy Tours. His 1948 Harley is now on display locally at the Miracle of America Museum. It was Leonard’s wish that his bike, in its original condition, be placed on display for others to enjoy. He was most happy when riding his Harley, driving his tractor, doing fieldwork, or hunting and fishing. He was always willing to help out a neighbor.
In 1960, Leonard and Sadie took over the farm in the Turtle Lake area as Emma and Julius Haack retired. Until 2013 Leonard was still living on the farm. In July of 2013 Leonard joined Sadie at the Pines of Mission Assisted Living facility in St. Ignatius.
Leonard is survived by his spouse Sadie Haack; children Susan (Willie) Aders, Billings, LeRoy (Patty) Haack of Laurel, Ken (Mary) Haack of Arvada, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services for Leonard were will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Grogan Funeral Home located at 101 Sixth Ave. E, in Polson. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Miracle of America Museum or any of the local law enforcement agencies. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.groganfuneralhome.com.
