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Charles Haack

August 13, 2009

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Charles William "Chuck" Haack, 88 of Mount Vernon, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 in the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha from complications due to prostate cancer. Memorial services 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at Morgan Funeral and Cremation Choices, Mount Vernon Chapel, with military rites. Surviving Chuck is his wife Norma, two daughters; Maureen "Moe" (Marv) Butteris, Sun Rise Beach, Missouri, and Karin (John) Minniear, Mount Vernon, a sister Mildred Smith, Lisbon, three grandchildren; Shannon Rottman, Alex Meyn, and Kerry Butteris, and a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Butteris. Preceding Chuck in death were his parents William and Margaret Rumohr Haack, his step-father Claus Haack, a son Steve "Hawkeye", a granddaughter Kimberly Butteris Shoesmith and five brothers and sisters. Chuck was born June 27, 1921 in Remsen, Iowa. He received the Silver Star for gallantry, serving with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He survived the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge. Chuck was a member of the VFW, #788 of Cedar Rapids. He married Norma Nacke, April 17, 1950 at Remsen. He retired from Fashion Par and Skogman Homes, as a carpenter in 1988. A memorial fund has been established.

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  1. I recently found out about the passing of your father and wanted to let you know how much I admired him. He shared many of his war time experiences with me and the pain he had from the loss of his son. I purchased from him some memorabilia and knowing It came from Charles makes it that more special in my collection. I miss him, he was a good man. Michael

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  2. I met Charles at a gun show around 6 or 7 years ago. I would call him at home and talk with him about his war time experiences and the loss of his son. The last time I saw him was at his home where he sold me some of his war time memorabilia. I’m sure at that time he knew of his cancer. I wish he had told me. It’s been some time since I’ve talked to him and wasn’t able to find him only to be shocked about his passing. I admired him. He was very nice to me and shared some very personal experiences of his life. He was a genuine man and I truly do miss him. I do take comfort knowing he’s now with his son that he missed so much. Michael

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