Bernard Charles Hause, Sr.

Bernard Charles Hause, Sr., age 74, of Hastings, passed away on October 19, 2019.  Bernard was born on April 18, 1945, the son of Raymond and Jennie (Converse) Hause.

On July 8, 1989, Bernard married Katherine Marie Paulsen, and they enjoyed 30 years together.  Bernard worked construction his entire life, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and searching for mushrooms.  He attended the Nashville Church of the Nazarene.

Bernard is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Stanley Hause.  He is survived by his wife, Katherine, his children Tracy Lemon, Frances (John) Green, Bernard Charles Hause, Jr., Shaun Michael Engle, and Ashley Marie Hause, 14 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren, sisters Gloria Buchanan, Bobbie Wilkins, Sue Heney, brothers Mike Hause, Jim Hause, George Hause, and Raymond Hause, Jr. and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one-hour prior at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, 301 Fuller St, Nashville, MI 49073.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .