May 30, 1940 — February 10, 2023
John Haas passed away peacefully at his home in Palm Springs, California on February 10, 2023.
John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 30, 1940. He left Cincinnati to proudly serve and receive an honorable discharge from the military in 1963. He later worked as a bartender in Los Angeles and San Francisco. In San Francisco, John later joined Lloyds Bank California where he advanced to vice president. He then worked as a gym manager at Muscle Systems until he moved to Palm Springs.
John had many friends who loved him as he loved them. John was a loyal, honest and direct friend. He mentored many people in his life.
We will miss John forever. As John wished, his ashes are resting on the mountains around Palm Springs, where he enjoyed the sun rising and setting daily.
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