Obituary - Lion Steven Haab, Milford Lions Club
PDG Paul Russell
Steve was the son of Elmer and Rose Haab. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marceil Ann Furrer, previously of Syracuse, and resident of Vero Beach, Fla.; twin daughters, Bobbi Ann (Andy) Haab Kleinschmidt, of Vero Beach, Fla., and Becki Sue (Pat) Haab-Kalaher, of Carlinville, Ill.; his son, Mark Steven (Catharine) Haab, of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Will and Erin Kleinschmidt, Henry and Jane Kalaher, Nora, Natalie, Warren and Lauren Haab; sisters, Ann Haab Sinn, Irma Haab Stoller, Nettie Haab; and brothers, Paul Haab and Donald Haab. Steve was preceded in death by his son, Jay Andrew Haab; his parents, Oscar “Elmer” Haab and Rose Beer Haab; sisters, Dorothy Haab Steffen and Phylis Haab Wuthrich; and brother, Ray Haab.
Steve was beloved by his family and those who knew him. He was universally friendly, a devout Christian and loved his family and community. Raised on his parents’ farm, he took up farming after high school and continued until his retirement decades later. He married Marcy, the love of his life, Dec. 6, 1964. Steve raised his family by demonstrating the love of Christ, thinking of others before himself and acting as an example for his children. He loved the outdoors and appreciated the beauty of nature.
Steve was a self-employed farmer raising grain and livestock. He enjoyed collecting and restoring toy tractors. Steve was active in his community, volunteering for the Milford Lions Club. He was a church elder, Sunday school teacher, and youth group and Bible study leader. Steve also contributed as a 4-H leader, advisory board member at Lakeland Youth Center and flag football coach.
As a Lion, he served multiple terms as president (and Lion Tamer – Bite ‘Em!) and was named a Melvin Jones fellow, the highest form of recognition conferred by Lions Clubs International; a W.P. Woods fellow, the highest form of recognition conferred by Lions Club Indiana; and was awarded the Elmer A Sorenson Lion of the Year Award. He also earned the 1959 Future Farmers of America Chapter Star Farmer Award, New Paris Chapter and 1956 Dekalb Achievement Project Winner, New Paris High School.
Steve was a kind, peaceful and giving soul who will be missed by his family and all who knew him. A memorial will be planned for a later date.
Donations can be made in Steve’s honor to the Milford Lions Club, c/o Steve Weisser, Steve Haab Memorial, P.O. Box 201, Milford, IN 46542.
*** The following announcement was published May 12, 2026 ***
Please join us as we gather to honor the life and legacy of Steve Haab.
We invite family and friends to join us for a service, followed by a time of fellowship to share stories and remember a man who lived his life with deep faith, showing kindness and love for all.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Service: 1:30 p.m.
Fellowship and Remembrance: 2-4 p.m.
Location: The Owl’s Nest, 7369 800N, North Webster, IN 46555
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve’s honor to the Milford Lions Club (c/o Steve Weisser, Steve Haab Memorial, P.O. Box 201, Milford, IN 46542)