Kenneth Edwin Haight, Sr.

Kenneth E. Haight, age 89, passed away on September.17, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1931, to the late Clarence and Ruth (Rupe) Haight. He graduated from Niles High School in 1949. After graduation he worked at LyBarker's Drug Store, where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Turnes. Ken served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952 — 1954. He was stationed in Germany. He worked several jobs in Hastings and Grand Rapids including Associated Truck Line and Meijer's, in Data Processing. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company after 23 years of service. Ken and Elizabeth were married June 25, 1955, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. He was a league bowler and loved to golf for fun. He was a member of St. Rose Church and a 50+ year member of the Knights of Columbus.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don and Maurice Haight and Sister Lena Belle (Haight) Tift.

Ken is survived by his wife of 66 years and 7 children. James (Bonnie) of Lindley, NY, Brian (Darla) of Caledonia, Jeffrey of Hastings, Robert of Mecosta, Kenneth Jr. (Beth) of Middleville, Jacqueline (Bob) Parker of Wilmington, NC and Susan (Frank) Kulesz of Hastings, 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nephews, nieces and friends.

Visitation is Tuesday, September 21, from 5:00-7:00 PM. at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058. A funeral mass will be held at St. Rose Church 805 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI 49058 on Wednesday, September 22, at 11:00 AM. Interment following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery then a luncheon at the Green Street Methodist Church 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave online condolences visit www.Girrbachfuneralhome.net.