Mr. William H. “Bill” Haak III, 78, a resident of Folts Brook Center in Herkimer, New York since December 2017, and formerly of 7683 State Route 29, (Town of Oppenheim), Dolgeville, New York, died Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019 at the nursing home.
Bill was born in Little Falls, on April 5, 1940, the son of William H. and Elizabeth (Schrader) Haak Jr. and was educated in local schools.
He was employed for many years with the New York State Department of Transportation, as a truck and snow plow driver, retiring several years ago. During his retirement Bill would haul gravel, top soil and also local garbage for his friends and neighbors.
Bill is survived by cousins, his neighbors and his best friends, James and June Clark, who looked after him for many years.
In keeping with his wishes there will be a graveside service, later in the spring, in the Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills. There are NO Calling hours.
His arrangements are entrusted to Brian A. Roberts, of the Roberts Funeral Home 3 East Faville Avenue, Dolgeville, New York. A remembrance of Bill may be made at www.robertsfuneralcare.com
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