Rosalind "Roz" Haak

OREGON-Rosalind “Roz” Haak, age 89, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014. She was born on July 6, 1924, to Albert and Teresa Stoppleworth in Cross Plains. Roz married Merlin “Bob” Haak on June 15, 1943, in Cross Plains. Roz was a wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, Godmother and friend. She provided her family with lots of love and an endless pot of coffee. We all wanted to be “only children,” but we all learned to share; she set a great example. Roz’s grandchildren enjoyed their “Gramma time”. She treated each of us as if we were the only one in the world that mattered. Roz was a true friend and keeper of all secrets. Did we mention that she was a fabulous cook and baker? Well, she was both. Many great times and food were shared around the kitchen table. Roz’s door was always open and guests always welcome. She will be missed by her 12 children, #13, and their partners; Dale (Marge) Haak, Don (Annette) Haak, Tom (Nancy) Haak, Marilyn (Lonnie) Grau, Terry “Moon” Haak, Mouse (Rae) Haak, Carol (Mark) Below, Sharon Kirby (Tom Mankowski), Nancy (Dick) Kratzenberg, Beth (Steve) Andre, Tim (Diane) Haak, Shirley (Rusty) Hardy, #13, Ken Klink; 34 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sr. Marilyn Stoppleworth, Janice Brunner, Jeannine Paddock, Bobbie Hilgers; one brother, Albert (Jean) Stoppleworth; sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Haak and Trudi Haak; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, in 1999; her parents; her in-laws, Herman and Clara Haak; daughter-in-law, Joni Haak; son-in-law, Terry Kirby; sister, Mardelle Stier; brother, Rodney “Bud” Stoppleworth; brothers-in-law, Norbert Ripp, Henry Stier, Gaige Paddock, Jack Hilgers, Ed Haak, Mel Haak, Ken Haak; and sisters in law, Lucille Stoppleworth and Frances Haak. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 2, 2014. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, May 1, 2014, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Holy Mother of Consolation Church, Agrace HospiceCare, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515