William L. "Bill" Haas, 84, of Monticello, Indiana, died at 3:43 a.m. at his residence on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with his family by his side. 

Bill was born on Friday, August 4, 1939, in Monticello, Indiana, to Roy and Ruth (Hamilton) Hass. They preceded him in death. 

On October 6, 1961, in Delphi, Indiana, he married Retha "Joy" Houser. She survives.

Bill attended Twin Lakes High School and then went onto drive truck for most all of his life. He had drove dump truck or semis for his whole career. Bill had also worked for the old RCA plant of Monticello, till it closed. Bill loved fishing, mushroom hunting, and his beloved dogs and cats.  He most of all could be found with his family, they meant the world to him. Bill was a little man with a big heart.

Bill is survived by his wife, Retha "Joy" Haas of Monticello, Indiana; children, John (wife Tricia) Haas of Monticello, Indiana, Billy (wife Rose) Haas of Buffalo, Indiana, and Tracie (husband Monte) Anderson of Lafayette, Indiana;  nine (9) grandchildren; twenty (20) great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Maxine Lovvorn,  Roberta Robertson, Shelby Reynolds, Bonnie Tevis, Gloria Sproles, Lois (husband Bob) Duffy, Gail (husband Jay) Anderson, Nancy Houser, Linda Houser, and Robert "Bob" (wife Cheryl) Houser of Idaville, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruth (Hamilton) Haas; son, Bennett A. "Big Al" Haas; brother and sisters, June Raymore, Catherine Hasler, Patty Wagner, Phyllis Leader, Dorothy Tapp, Carol Todd and Author Haas; brother and sisters-in-law, Darrell Houser, James Houser, Bill Sproles, Herbert Houser, Travis Lovvorn, Robert Tevis, and Alford Robertson; several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 3:00 until the time of service at 6:00 p.m., at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with Pastor Robert "Bob" Houser officiating.

A private family burial.

Memorial donations may be given to the Retha "Joy" Haas.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Haas Family.

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored and blessed to be assisting the family.