Richard J. Haan, Kimberling City, MO, son of Robert and Colina (Mikesh) Haan, was born November 2, 1938, in Forest City, Iowa and departed this life on August 10, 2021, at the age of 82.

Richard and his wife, Gloria had been resident of the area for twenty-three years, moving here from Dubuque, Iowa.  He was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Kimberling City, MO.  He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from September 1958 through June 1963.

During his lifetime Richard enjoyed working at a variety of occupations, including a lineman, customer service repairman and hospital maintenance supervisor.  The two occupations he had a real passion for were farming and finally until he retired

he worked as a boiler inspector for Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company.

After retirement he loved volunteering for the Methodist Church Nail Benders and the Backpack Program.  He also was an avid RC airplane hobbyist, fisherman, hunter and home gardener.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph Haan; sister, Roberta Gallentine and grandson, Cole Haan.

Survivors include: his wife of almost 56 years, Gloria Haan of Kimberling City, MO; son, Clay Haan and wife, Kris of Asbury, Iowa; daughter, Leslie Haan of Dubuque, Iowa; brother, Dennis Haan and wife, Irene of Waldron, AR; sister, Delores Jones and husband, Greg of Mason City, Iowa; five grandchildren, Morgan Dague of Dubuque, Iowa, Tyler Dague of Bedford, TX, Lena Haan and Cory Haan of Asbury, Iowa; one great grandchild, Trace Jellison of Dubuque, Iowa and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation for Richard will be held Friday, August 13, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Kimberling City, MO with Memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Tony Blevins officiating.  In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Methodist Church backpack or discretionary programs.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.