Robert Duane “Bob” Haas, 88 of Clinton, IL passed away 8:55 AM May 13, 2024 at his family home in Clinton, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton, IL with Fr. Thomas R. Szydlik celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Wapella, IL with Military Honors. Prayer Service will be 4:30 PM, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL followed by visitation from 5-7 PM.

Memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or the Clinton YMCA.

Bob was born February 25, 1936 in Bloomington, IL the son of Duane and Kathryn (Taylor) Haas. He married Helen J. Burns August 17, 1957 in Bloomington, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Helen J. Haas, Clinton, IL; children: Debra (Brian) Flessner, Roberts, IL; Diane Wilson, Auburn, IL; and Mark (Debbie) Haas, Clinton, IL; grandchildren: Lizabeth (Alex) Keim, Clinton, IL; Austin Wilson, East Lansing, MI; Ryan Wilson, Colorado Springs, CO; and Blake Haas, Clinton, IL; and brother, Richard (Sharon) Haas, LeRoy, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Haas; sister, Anne Thomas; and son-in-law, Jamie Wilson; and sister-in-law, Fay Haas.

Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1955 – 1957. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and past president of the Clinton YMCA Board. Bob farmed for 51 years, along with working 30 years for North Fertilizer, 6 ½ years for Warren Martin, and 3 years for John Deere Store. He was also a seed corn dealer for Dairyland Seed and a 47 year dealer for Pfister Hybrid Corn Company.  After he retired, he helped his brother and nephews with their farming operation for several years.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com