Kenneth John Haas, 93, formerly of Wescosville, died peacefully Dec. 27, 2021, at his residence in Bermuda Village, Advance, N.C. He was the husband of Marilyn (Pick) Haas for 65 years. Born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in Cincinnati, he was the son of the late Melvin Haas and Mildred (Hibner) Haas.

He graduated from Purcell High School, Cincinnati in 1948. A 1956 graduate of Xavier University, he received a law degree from Chase Law School and was a member of the Ohio Bar Association.

He interrupted his education at Xavier to serve four years (1950-1954) in the U.S. Air Force.

His career started with 10 years in credit and financial management at Uniroyal, formerly the U.S. Rubber company. From 1966 until 1979, he worked at Caloric Corp. in Topton, rising to become president and CEO in 1973. From 1979 to 1983, he served as president of Interroyal Corp. in New York City. From 1983 to 1990, he was principal owner and CEO of Ferland Mold Company in Kernersville, N.C.

He attended Holy Family Catholic Church, Clemmons, N.C. Previously, he attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.

He was widely admired for his quick-witted sense of humor and easy-going manner, able to relate to people from all walks of life.

He is survived by his wife; children, Gregory, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Michael, of Louisville, Colo., Mary, of Clemmons, N.C. and Suzanne, of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.