Richard Leon Haase made his heavenly journey on May 10, 2021. He was a day late to celebrate Mother's Day but Mom knew "Ricky is always late!"Rick was born on June 2,1946. He was lucky to be raised by the best, most loving and supportive parents - Leon & Ginny Haase.On August 26,1966 he married Janice Kroening. They were blessed with 21 years together and two beautiful children, Kay & Jesse.From childhood throughout his adult life, he loved trucks, cars and racing.  Rick spent many years on the road driving semi trucks and racing stock cars.  His children and grandchildren definitely inherited his enthusiastic racing gene!  He lived life to the fullest and always enjoyed good times and laughter with family and friends, especially around a campfire.In 2005, he married Pam Potaczek in Tomahawk where they lived for several years. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Leon & Ginny, brother, David, brother-in-law, David Kruse, mother-in-law & father-in-law, Clarence and Violet Kroening. He is survived by his children, Kay (Ted) Buchkowski and Jesse; sister- Mary Kruse (Don Rahne);  Janice Haase, Pam Potaczek;  Grandchildren: Kyle & Kaiti Haase, Chelsea Yach, Cole (Sarah Jones) Yach, Gracie Buchkowski, Hailey Haase (Mitch Stankowski), Rayce Haase and  7 great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on June 2, 2021 at Homestead Inn on Hwy. 52 from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Please bring photos and stories to share about Rick. The family would like to thank The Bay at Colonial Manor and Aspirus Hospice for their kindness and wonderful care for Rick.Rick was a kid at heart and loved all children and was always concerned about those who did not have enough or had health issues.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a children's charity of your choice or: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-malcolm-fight-childhood-cancer