Laurence Henry Haze

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
LAURENCE H. HAZE

BORN
November 13, 1916
Sheldon, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
August 29, 2013
Sheldon, Iowa

VISITATION
After 3 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Family Present from 5 – 7 P.M.
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home; Sheldon, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Sheldon United Methodist Church; Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Kevin Gingerich ~ Officiating

MUSIC
“He Touched Me”
“Embraced The Cross”
Sung by: King Hickman
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“The Old Rugged Cross”
Organist: Barb Burns

HONOR GUARD
Iowa State Patrol Officers

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Ron Ebeling George Sterler
Milo Feikema Colin Feikema
Brent Feikema Denny Bosma
CASKET BEARERS
Shane Jager Edgar Jager
Larry Wise Millard Anderson
Ryan Kats Al Kats

FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery
Sheldon, Iowa
Flag Presentation by the: Sheldon American Legion
McGlothlen-Cowie Post #145

After the graveside service, relatives and friends are invited
to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.

Arrangements under the care of the
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home; Sheldon, Iowa

LAURENCE H. HAZE

Laurence Henry Haze loved people and this was especially evident in his many years as a public servant. He won many friends with his friendly smile and manner and enjoyed visiting with folks from all walks of life.
Laurence Henry Haze was born November 13, 1916 in Sheldon, Iowa to Cornelius and Grace (Sol) Haze. He spent his boyhood on a farm north of Sheldon and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1935. On April 18, 1940 he married Esther Marian Mlazgar of Boyden at the United Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with a son, Dean Alan.
Following graduation from the Iowa Highway Patrol School at Camp Dodge, he became a member at the patrol and served Northwest Iowa for 40 years. This was the longest tenure of service for any State Trooper. He was appointed Sergeant in 1957.
During World War II, he served with the military police at Fort Omaha, Nebraska and Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, followed by overseas duty in Okinawa and Korea.
Following his retirement from the patrol in 1981, he became Safety Director for Farmer’s Feed and Supply in Boyden, Iowa. He retired from this position in 1988. He and Esther also were Travel Escorts for Allied Tours for several years. He also served as instructor for AARP driver’s course, “55 Alive”. Laurence passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at the Sanford Senior Care in Sheldon, Iowa, reaching the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days.
He was a member of the Sheldon United Methodist Church and was head usher for 47 years; and also served on various church boards and administrative councils. He was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, United Commercial Travelers, Iowa State Policemen’s Association, and Troopers Association, life membership in Tri-State Peace Officers Association, O’Brien County Conservation Board for 32 years, chairman of Sheldon Park Commission for 34 years and many civic committees. Also, he was a Teenville Board Member, City Band Treasurer, Election Official, active in Avenue of Flags committee and member of McGlothlen-Cowie Post #145 and American Legion in Sheldon.
Grateful for having shared his life is his son, Dean Haze of Denver, Colorado; also, many loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther on March 31, 2006 and his parents.