MSG Marvin Edison Haas Jr., U.S. Army Retired

Master Sergeant, Marvin Edison Haas Jr., U.S. Army Retired, 92, of Morehead City, passed away Wednesday, April 8­, 2020, at Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The family will hold a private graveside service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Bayview Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Scott Berry. Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, the family invites friends to view the webcasting of the service. The service will be available for viewing on this page, below the service listing, on Saturday following the service. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort on the website’s condolence page.

Marvin was born on November 17, 1927, to the late Marvin E. and Emma Smith Haas, and was raised with his sister, Gladys, in Pennsylvania. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; after discharge, he joined the United States Army and served until his retirement in 1970. During his Army service, he fought twice in Korea and once in Vietnam.

Marvin married the love of his life, Bertha, and they moved to Morehead City following his retirement. During retirement, they took many trips throughout Canada and the USA in their trailer. While at home, he loved to fish and cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was quite active and enjoyed going to the gym three days a week up until a few months ago. Gardening was another joy for him which he kept up until a few years ago.

He was a charter and founding member of Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Atlantic Beach. Marvin believed in numerous causes, including volunteering at the Port of Morehead City Seamen Center, the Beaufort’s Watercraft Center, where he built a sailboat and sailed in several regattas, and he was an active member of the Carteret County Veteran’s Affairs. He also attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida in his earlier years.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Bertha Springle Haas of the home; daughters, Vicky Haas Bartlett of Grisham, Oregon and Beatrice “Kay” K. Harkey and husband Charley of Newport; sons, Marvin E. “Eddy” Haas III and wife Cathy of New Bern and Richard P. Haas and wife Valerie of Newport; sister, Gladys Wheeler Range of Beaufort; brother-in-law, James D. Springle of Moncure; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jack Doyle, Alana Counts and his fellow Veterans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Emma Haas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at 1025 Harbour Pointe Dr., Havelock NC 28532.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.