Larry Thomas Haley, 80 passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his 
home, following his battle with cancer.

He was born on February 17, 1937, in Haubstadt, IN to the late Thomas and Edna (Hirsch) Haley. 

He met his loving wife, Shirley, at the Breivogel farm and both attended Haubstadt High School. They were married at St. James Church on May 4, 1957. His brother Keith was best man, and Mary Jo Rexing, Shirley’s sister, was maid of honor. Larry loved Keith who may seem tough but “he would give anyone the shirt off his back”. 

Larry and Walt Rietman founded Haub Steak House in Haubstadt in 1970, and also bought Humpert’s Tavern (Carriage Inn) together. Eventually the business was 
split in early 70’s, and Larry was sole owner of Haub’s for the remaining years 
until 2016. Haub’s received numerous awards as the Best Steak House in the 
Tri-state area. Larry created unique recipes over the years such as black bean 
soup, Tornedos of Beef, Coquille St Jacque, and their famous bread pudding . 
Before Haub’s, he worked at Emge Meat Packing Company. He learned to bone beef which is a skill he used at the restaurant. During this time, he worked at Emge’s during the day and at Haub’s at night, sleeping on a cot at the restaurant between orders. 

Larry was a long time member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, where he 
served as Eucharistic minister, former Board member and Religious education 
teacher and received the Brute award from the Catholic Diocese in 2006. He was 
very close to Father Schroering and agreed to teach religious education for him 
at Sts. Peter and Paul. As Father Schroering became ill, Larry wanted Father Tony Ernst to feel welcomed and often invited him on golf outings. He also enjoyed golf outings with his buddies and golf trips to Wren Lake. 

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years, Shirley (Breivogel) Haley, his 7 
children, Kent (Leah) Haley, Deann (Haley) Dunkel, Leah (Dave) Curry, Stuart 
(Loretta) Haley, Brent Haley, Erin (Andy) Schaaf and Robyn (Bryan) Hughes, 24 
grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great- great grandchildren.

Larry was very active in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives. He loved playing poker, going on vacation with them and following their sports. He was extremely giving and served as a role model in his faith and charity toward others. 

Larry wanted to thank everyone that had worked for him over the years. Thanks 
to Tony Kramer for being a close and loving friend and a great handyman for many years. Thanks also to Father Tony, Father Betz, Father Biju, Deacon Brandle, and Father Sudhakar and all friends and family that supported him through his life. 

Visitation will be held at Wade Funeral Home in Haubstadt, Indiana on Tuesday, April 4, from 2 to 8 pm with a Rosary service beginning at 1:30 pm. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 5, at 11:00 am. Visitation will also be held 9:30 to11 am before Mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.