Donald Carl Hass, 92, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 18, 2017.  Celebration of life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Private family burial will be held in Czech National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Brosh Chapel.

Don was born March 14, 1925 in Cedar County, the son of Charles and Marie Anna (Zenisek) Hass. He graduated from Springville High School in 1943. He married Betty Jean Teply on October 7, 1950 at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. He worked at Iowa Manufacturing for 44 years. After retirement he worked at Stoney Point YMCA for 10 years. He enjoyed traveling, occasional bus trips to local casinos, and outdoor activities especially gardening, doing yard work, and watching and feeding birds and squirrels.

Don is survived by his wife Betty Jean; children Bobbi J. Oakley, Don (Becky) Hass, and Linda (Kevin) Fleming; grandchildren Brad Oakley, Chrissy (Bob) Angerer, Emily Hass, Sarah (Tim) Nissen, Ryan (fiancé Katie Boyd Johnson) Hass, Rayna (Josh) Lingenfelter, Katie (Josh) Hopkins, and Bob Fleming; great grandchildren Jay Nissen and Everly Lingenfelter; brother in laws Donald (Judy) Teply and Richard (Carol) Teply; sister in law Peg Hass and several nieces and nephews.Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Everett and Burnell.

Don lived up to his nickname "Sunshine". His joy filled a room and his contagious smile was as bright as the sun. He enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, band and choir concerts, and family gatherings as well as watching the Hawkeyes, Cubbies, and NASCAR.

The love he had for his wife of 67 years, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren was strong and unconditional and will carry on in each of them forever.

Memorials may be directed to the family.