Walter Ernst Hass

Born November 14, 1925 in Arlington, Washington. Passed away on April 16, 2012. Preceeded in death by his wife Anita and son Clyde.

Beloved father to John and Beverly Hass, Lilly and Tiger Hagen, Venson and Lynn Hass, Ivan and Ramona Hass, Richard Jake Hass, and Tim and Diane Hass. A very well loved grandpa to many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Walter resided in the Priest Lake area since 1974, grew up in the logging industry and was well known for his quality hand-split shakes. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany where he met his wife Anita and adopted a son and daughter.

He was proud to be a member of the Arlington Pioneers Association and looked forward to attending the annual picnic with his lifelong friends.

He loved fly fishing, was an avid outdoorsman and loved to tell his enthusiastic memories of his past. He felt close to God when he was in the woods. He was associated with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Walter Hass will be placed in the Hass Family Cemetery on their property in Idaho, a graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, April 21st.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com