Lt. Colonel (Retired) Thurman “Rich” Haas proudly served in the United States Air Force prior to defending national security as an aerospace systems engineer. He was a dedicated husband to the love of his life, Karen Haas, and the proud father of Eric Haas, Melissa Haas, Megan Cane, and Jon Cane. He is also survived by his sisters - Joyce Daubert and Louise Morgan, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren: Brendan Haas, Charlotte Haas, and Samari Haas. A man of many talents and endless generosity, Rich’s intelligence was only surpassed by his love for God, his wife, family, friends, and his country.

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