Larry E. Haack

Haack, Larry E. Haack, 78, of the Clintonville/Beechwold area in Columbus, Ohio, died September 12, 2015 at the Kobacker House. Larry was born November 29, 1936 in Mankato, Minnesota to Harold and Bernice "Dolly" Haack. Larry was a 1954 graduate of Mankato High School. He began his college career at Northwestern University, where he met his loving wife, Ginger, in a music theory class their freshman year. After a 6-month stint in the army, he returned to OSU to complete his BS in Education. Larry had a successful teaching career in Columbus City Schools, where he taught at Crestview Elementary, Gables Elementary and Ridgeview Middle School. In 1980, he was nominated for and received the Freedom Foundation Award. After 30 years of teaching, he retired and began a successful second career in real estate as an agent for HER Realtors. Larry enjoyed visiting and spending time with his family and friends. He loved working in his gardens. He and Ginger enjoyed traveling together, particularly cruises. He was a 50 year member of Indianola Presbyterian Church, having sung in the choir, and served as a Deacon. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, CEA- Retired, Columbus Realtors Association, Ohio Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia "Ginger"; his son, Andy (Julie) Haack; his daughter, Christy (Steve) Ricca; and grandchildren, Jeannie Ricca, Caroline Ricca, Cheryl Ricca and David Haack; an aunt, Loraine Carroll of Mankato, MN. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at Indianola Presbyterian Church, 1970 Waldeck Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 on Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service and following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Indianola Presbyterian Music Patrons, Fund, 1970 Waldeck Ave., Columbus, OH 43201, The Columbus Cancer Clinic, 1699 W. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43223 or The American Heart Association . Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

Larry E. Haack

November 29, 1936 - September 12, 2015