Paul Theodore Haufe, 86, of Algonquin, died peacefully on February 23, 2023, in his home with his children by his side.
Paul was born in Chicago on April 10, 1936, to parents Paul and Johanna (nee Peichel) Haufe. He was a proud member of the United States Army, serving from January 25, 1955, to December 30, 1956. On May 4, 1957, he married Nancy Muehlbauer and together they enjoyed a loving, joy-filled marriage until Nancy’s death in 2019.
Paul worked as a Superintendent of manufacturing at Union Special in Huntley for 40 years. He loved to travel and could often be found golfing. He adored his family and was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his children, Richard Haufe, Diana Braun, and Katherine (Larry) Mountain, his grandchildren, Ericka (Gary) Criscione, Nicole (Lowell) Shepard, Vanessa (Miguel) DeJesus, Danielle (Randy) Olson, Ryan (Tiffany Smalec) Mountain, Vivian Haufe, and Joey Haufe, and his great-grandchildren, Samantha, Harley, Leo, Michael, and Tykva.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Haufe.
Visitation will be Monday, February 27, 2023, from 4 p.m. to time of prayers and military honors at 6:30 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
A second visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to time of mass, 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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I'm so sorry for your great loss, may you all have countless treasured memories that will keep this dear man in your hearts. Praise God for our gift of faith as your family enjoys their heavenly home.
We are so sorry for your loss.
My deepest and warmest sympathy for your loss. Paul was a wonderful family man a wonderful Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.
Diana and Family. Please accept our condolences on your Father's passing. It sounds like he lived a good life, surrounded by friends and family and will leave behind a very good legacy. It was very nice to learn how important the farm was to your Father, and that it was well cared for. I always told your Father that we treated it like we owned it and after meeting my sons, I hope you felt the passion they have for soil conservation and building the soils for future generations. Thank you for entrusting your farm to our care and we will continue to build the soils. Steve & Janeen Moest Grant and Ben Moest
Hi: I am very sorry to her that Paul has passed on. I am the oldest son of Dick Antonson (Joyce Antonson) and my dad was very good friends with Paul, Jim Beck and George Agner. They were pals growing up and in high school and remained life long friends. I remember Paul as this funny bigger than life big German guy growing up. He was always busting on everyone and laughing with a big smile on his face. He will be missed here, but loved again and welcomed back up up there now. Sincerely, Glenn Antonson