James C. Haase

James C. Haase, 74, of Brookfield, died May 21, 2017.

Mr. Haase was born June 24, 1942 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, Mr. Haase worked as an accountant  for the CTA for more than 30  years.

He also served for 20 years as an auxiliary police officer for the Brookfield Police Department, retiring from that post in 2009. During his time as an auxiliary police officer, Mr. Haase served as their primary range training instructor.

Mr. Haase was the husband of Darlene J. Haase (nee Nitz); the father of Deborah Konrath-Ramirez, Julie (Corey) Soderquist and David (Tracy) Haase; the grandfather of Joseph Konrath, Samantha Ramirez, Lucas Haase, Madison Soderquist and Josie Haase; the brother of Mildred Juricic and Nancy Michaels. 

Visitation is on Friday, June 2 from 10:30 a.m. to the time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St., Brookfield. Interment is private.