Paul R. Haist

August 24, 1924 - November 22, 2016

Paul R. Haist, 92, of Mentone, Indaina passed at 9:20 am, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on Aug. 24, 1924 in Hersey, Michigan to Herbert and Lena (Haist) Haist. He was married on Oct. 5 1946 in Hersey, Michigan to Eva Mae Loker she survives. He was farmer, Agri-businessman, owned the Agri-Center feed and grain elevator of Mentone for 25 years, as well as a real estate agent. Memberships: He was a graduate Hersey High School. Paul also attended Michigan State University. He was a 4-H leader and a Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Mentone Lions Club. He hosted the Michigan Beef Tour and had received MSU awards for agricultural output. Survivors and place of residence: Wife – Eva Mae Haist – Mentone, Ind. Daughter – Jacalyn Haist – Mentone, Ind. Son – Herb Haist – Mentone, Ind. Randy Haist – Dayton, Ohio Grandaughter – Meredith and husband Travis Adams – Mentone, Ind. Preceded in Death By: Son, Parents, Brother - Glen Time and Date of Memorial Services: 10:30 am, Monday, November 28, 2016 Place of Services: Mentone United Methodist Church 116 E Main St, Mentone, Indiana Minister: Pastor Jason Rice Final Remembrance Place: Graveside service will take place at a later date in the Hersey Village Cemetery, Hersey, Michigan Memorial Contributions to: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Heifer International Attn: Donor Services P.O. Box 8058 Little Rock, AR 72203 https://fundraise.heifer.org/paulhaist