Robert L. Haun, 93, a long time resident of Lafayette and Sarasota, FL, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 at Creasy Springs Health Campus of Lafayette.

  Bob was born March 4, 1928 in Lafayette to the late Chase and Lovie (Meyers) Haun and was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School.

  Upon graduating, Mr. Haun joined the United States Navy serving in World War II from February 6, 1946 until being honorably discharged on December 30, 1947.  Bob was a Seaman First Class on the USS Bremerton.  While on the Bremerton, Bob was fortunate to take a photograph of Howard Hughes “Spruce Goose” airplane in flight during a test. 

  Bob’s marriage of over 50 years was to Betty Maxine Ritenour on January 1, 1949 in Lafayette; she preceded him in death on June 25, 2004.

  Mr. Haun was a salesman for Lafayette Office Supply for many years until retiring and moving to Sarasota, FL in 1978 with his wife Betty. 

  Bob and Betty were avid golfers and loved to go on cruises together, especially to Panama and the Caribbean.  The couple enjoyed playing cards with friends and entertaining, all the better with a good drink.  They loved the ocean and searching for seashells on the beach.  Bob was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays fan.  Bob & Betty were dog lovers and home often included a parakeet as well. 

  Bob was proud of his service and that of his sister, Mary, during World War II.  A highlight for both Bob and Mary was their recent Honor Flight Trip.

  Surviving is a daughter, Cindy Pietrowski (husband: Lee) of Bartlett, IL.

  Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is a son, Mark A. Haun and 4 siblings, Frank M. Haun, Dorothy L. Rusk, Mary E. Haun and Martha Haun.

  Private graveside services are to be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette.

  Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

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