John Morton Haeseley
October 17, 1931 ~ October 20, 2019
John Morton "Jack" Haeseley, 88, of Seymour, died at 1:17 p.m. October 20, 2019, at his home. He was born October 17, 1931 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Charles and Bessie Morton Haeseley.
Jack served his country for a total time of 50 years in the United States Marines and the United States Army, and Indiana National Guard, retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. He also was a retiree of the New Albany Fire Department and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. He was the founder of Jack Haeseley and Sons Electric Company. He was a volunteer with the Southwest Bartholomew Fire and Rescue and the American Red Cross. He was a member of the White Creek United Methodist Church, Christian Motorcyclist Association, the Blue Knights and A.B.A.T.E.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday November 17 at the White Creek Methodist Cemetery with military honors provided by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Fire and Rescue 8500 S. State Road 58 Columbus, IN 47201in memory of Jack.
Jack is survived by his daughters, Jayla (Braden) Frietzsche and Patricia (Brian) Martin, both of Seymour, Karmann Elashawa of New Albany and Connie (Peter) Wood of South Carolina; sons, Richard (Earlene) Haeseley, Brian (Velinda) Haeseley and Justin (Meranda) Haeseley, all of New Albany; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrene Marilyn “Rennie” Haeseley on June 23, 2019; his parents and one son Jackie.
Arrangements provided by the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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I meet Jack when I was about 11 years old, he was a deputy sheriff for floyd county Indiana.
I always thought he was so cool he drove a old v8 jeep that run like a no other. Back in those day’s like my own father (Hebert Sorrels) he was man’s man and most of you know what I’m talking about. I lost contact with Jack many years ago but I still have those old memories of Marg and Jack farewell old friend.
Bill
Pop was like a dad to me. We did a lot of everyday things together, fix fence, pulled a colt, sat by the fire, watched tv, drank a couple beverages,trips.I will miss him. He had some stories and I think they were all true! He did it all. He taught me a lot too.
I will forever be grateful to my mom for making him a part of our lives. He was a grandpa to my kids and my grandkids. Love ya Pop!
Jack was a good man and all who knew him loved him dearly. One thing he taught me that I have shared with many and continue to share to this day is never put ur child’s name first or last on their t-shirts because that’s one way kid’s get abducted. They will call the child by name and the kid will think it is someone that knows them. RIP Jack.
I thought the world of Jack growing up. Seemed like he always did lots of different things – one of my mother’s go-to people when she needed help. I remember in high school (FCHS) always thinking it was so cool to be related to the sheriff’s deputy keeping an eye on the crazy teenagers at the school dances. Funny the things you remember. Last time I saw him was at my grandmother’s funeral (his Aunt Jene) – still crazy then too. 😉 Blessings and prayers for all of you. Cindy