Albert Haug

Albert Haug, age 92, entered eternal life Sunday, October 26, 2014.

Albert is survived by his loving children, Deborah (Tom) McClelland and Gerald (Odee) Haug Sr. ; cherished grandchildren, James Townsend, Andrew McClelland, and Allen (Byanka) Partlow; cherished granddaughter-in-law, Maria (the late Gerald Jr.) Rubio; dearest great-grandchild, Amber Haug; loving caregiver, Doree Mancol; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth A. Haug (nee Stamm); grandchild, Gerald Haug Jr; sisters, Minna Ernst, Paula Dewes, and Amy Karner; and brother, Fred Haug.

Albert was a long time employee at Signode Steel where he worked as a machinist. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the field artillery. He enjoyed playing golf and was a life-long Cubs fan. Albert was a devoted grandfather who loved to attend sporting events and other important events in his grandchildren's lives. Albert possessed a warm and appreciative heart. He endeared himself to everyone that he met. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Albert's caregivers, Doree and Larry Mancol, and the staff at Home Health Services of Hines VA Hospital, especially his nurse, Penny. The family would also like to thank all of Albert's friends from First Christian Church of Downers Grove for all of their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Albert's name may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

A Celebration of Albert's life will begin on Saturday, November 1, 2014 with a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, Rev. Teri Hord-Owens officiating. Per Albert's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.