Clarence R. “Blackie” Haug, 98, of Seneca, KS, died just before midnight, March 10, 2005 at Life Care Center in Seneca.

He was born November 18, 1906 on a farm north of Seneca, the son of Anthony and Mary Brandt Haug. He grew up there and helped on the family farm. In 1925 he graduated from Sts. Peter & Paul High School in Seneca. He was a farmer and a stockman. He farmed with his brother, Louis, and they also operated a bulldozer. In the early 1940s he learned to fly along with several other Senecans and opened the first Seneca airport. He also had a landing strip on his farm. In 1951 Blackie flew over Topeka and Kansas City filming flood damage.

On June 13, 1933, he married Carmelita Rosengarten at Seneca. They lived north of Seneca and moved to Seneca in 1946. His wife preceded him in death on December 19, 1987.

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church, the St. Joseph Society, and the Knights of Columbus #1769 for over 50 years, all in Seneca. Blackie liked woodworking and remodeled their home with native walnut and cherry from his farm. He enjoyed playing bridge, pitch, and pinochle. He was a friendly, good natured person who enjoyed visiting.

Survivors are a daughter, Waunita Haug of Topeka; a brother, Lester “Leo” Haug of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Lela Gudenkauf, Springfield, MO and Sr. Benigna Haug of Colorado Springs, CO; and two grandchildren.

Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by a son Richard on February 28, 2004, a daughter, Mary Elaine Wolff, November 29, 1999, three brothers, Wilbert, Alban, and Louis Haug, and three sisters, Monica Rose Haug, Eileen Howser, and Leona Snelling.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Monday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Sunday at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.

Memorials may be given for Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, and sent in care of the family.