Thomas Jon Haske

Thomas Jon Haske Sr., age 50, of Cedarville, Michigan, died on July 14, 2018 in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born on November 6, 1967 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Edlore Chester and Ramona Gloria (Wajtaszek) Haske. Tom grew up in Cedarville and attended Cedarville Schools, graduating in 1985. During those years, he played football and worked on the family farm and for Haske Posts. After high school, he also worked cooking evenings at Angios Restaurant in Cedarville. In 1991 he married Melenie Thompson and they made their home and raised three sons in Cedarville. He shared ownership of the family business, Haske Posts. Tom belonged to Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. He also was active in the Cedarville Chamber of Commerce, serving a term as President. He served several terms as President of the Les Cheneaux Island Wildlife Association. Tom loved to cook and feed his family and friends, especially hosting fish fries. He was all about family spending as much time as possible with his sons and his many nieces and nephews. He loved his work at the mill and looked forward to being there every day. Tom is survived by he wife Melenie Haske; sons, Thomas “Tucker” Haske Jr., Michael Haske, and Bradley Haske all of Cedarville; brothers, Edlore “Butch” Haske of Sault Ste. Marie, Rich (Ann) Haske of Pickford, Gerald Haske of Cedarville, Joe (Mila) Haske of Cedarville, and Charlie (Jan) Haske of Cedarville; sisters, Jane Haske of Brimley, Michigan and Joan (Al) Monard of Sault Ste. Marie; and many nieces and nephews. Tom’s final gift to his community was being a live organ donor for Gift of Life, Michigan. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Haske. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. followed by a Memorial Mass on July 19, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, in Hessel, Michigan. Rather than flowers, please direct your memorial contributions to Les Cheneaux Islands Association, c/o James White, 1158 S Park Ave, Cedarville, MI 49719. R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas Jon Haske

November 6, 1967 - July 14, 2018