Deane Richard Haag

We have had so many fun times and wonderful memories of the four of us playing cards and going out to eat afterwards. Deane will be greatly missed. He was a good friend

I shared a lot of night shifts and bad coffee with Deane in all kinds of conditions and I’m damn glad I had the opportunity to do so. He was a joy to be around always, a good cop and an even better man to have as backup. He loved a good prank and God knows there were plenty played both by him and on him. A sick sense of humor kept us all on the right side of sanity when times were trying. Losing my dear friends and colleagues in law enforcement day by day and week by week is crushing but I will continue to treasure the memories I have of each and every one of them. Thanks to Carolyn and the girls for sharing this big lovable lug with us.

All those memories of second and third-shift coffee at 3310 University Ave. when I was a rookie-cop in the 80’s. I was the lone female officer on nights those early years 👮🏻 and you were always helpful and encouraging. All the shared calls - many of which made for great stories and memories! All the times you showed up at UWPD whenever there was (unannounced) free food - somehow, you had a sixth sense!?😅 And I can’t forget your excellent build of our stalls and tack room at Hope Hill Farm in Cottage Grove - such quality workmanship! You are one-of-a-kind and I will miss you on this Earth, Deane! 😢 See you in the next, best place . . .

Carolyn, I am so sorry to learn that you and your family have lost Deane. I remember hearing you talk of him often during the years and you and I worked together. Wishing you and your family grace and peace as you grieve.

I will always remember Deane for his independent streak. It somewhat like herding cats. But he did his job as a police officer with honor. Our residents liked him as he took their various reports. He was a hit on the night shift taking his breaks at a convenience store in Shorewood Hills with our UWPD and MPD partners. He also enjoyed the donuts there! Godspeed, Ofc. Haag Jerry Jansen, Chief, Shorewood Hills Police Dept.