Howard Quinten Haeg

Howard (Howie) Quinten Haeg, 94, of Columbia Heights passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024. Howie was born on December 24, 1929 in Granite Ledge Township, MN to Ted and Letta (Judd) Haeg. Howie was raised on a farm near Mora, MN. He Graduated from Mora High School in 1949 then served in the US Army Infantry during the Korean Conflict. After the war, he moved to Mpls where he met Betty Ann Marie Burk, they were married in 1956. Howie and Betty moved in 1957 to the little house on Heights Drive in Columbia Heights where they raised their two children and lived the remainder of their lives. Howie was a service technician for Minnegasco for over 35 years. Howie's mechanical talents were unmatched, he could fix or build just about anything. He strongly believed in helping his community and neighbors. He Volunteered at his church, with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross giving blood and many causes through the Knights of Columbus to name a few. In 2009 he received the Humanitarian of the Year award in Columbia Heights. He was a devoted Minnesota sports fan, loved fishing, traveling, playing cards, gardening and woodworking creating many beautiful pieces of furniture and art throughout his life. A gentle soul who devoted his life to his wife, family and community, he was a blessing to all that knew and loved him. Howie is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 66 years, Betty Ann, and his brothers Edward, Cyril (John) and Richard. He is survived by his son Allen (Judy), daughter Pamela (Steven) Naegele, beloved grandchildren Erin (Charlie) McChesney, Allison Haeg, Adam (Keely), Samuel and Hannah Naegele, great grandchildren, Charley Haeg, Ray McChesney, Ollie Naegele and Archie Naegele due in January. Also survived by brother Jerry and sister Monica (Richard) Weinmann. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, November 27 at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia Heights with visitation starting at 9 am. Interment will be at Fort Snelling on a later date. The family would like to express our heartfelt thank-you to the Mpls VA Medical Center for Howie's wonderful care through the years and to the nurses and aids on 2 West at Unity Hospital for their kindness in Howie's final days. Any memorials to the family will be donated to Howie's favorite charities.

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Howard Quinten Haeg

December 24, 1929 - November 18, 2024

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Howard Quinten Haeg

December 24, 1929 - November 18, 2024

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