Rolland E. "Rollie" Haungs

Rolland Edward "Rollie" Haungs, 89, of Washington, IL passed away peacefully at 11:10 am on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Unity Point Health-Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1927 in Peoria, IL to the late Edward and Clara (Gruba) Haungs. He married Leona Lea Roman on September 30, 1950. She preceded Rollie in death on May 18, 1980. He then married Pam Jones on November 4, 1988. She survives. Also surviving are his children Diane (Dick) Thorn and Stephen (Dianne) Haungs; step-children Dawn Guerrero, Nikki (Mark) Harris, and Gerry (Terry) Guerrero; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Rollie was an honorary U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He served from 1945-1947 in the Army and European Theater. He joined CILCO in March, 1947 as a gas service helper. He was later promoted to gas and service manager of all gas operations of CILCO, retiring in January, 1993 with 46 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2 in Peoria and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington, IL. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, gardening, cooking, and helping others with projects. He was an avid Cubs fan. He was very strong in his faith and will be dearly missed. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Washington with Monsignor Gerald Ward officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 11:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery, Washington with military rites accorded by American Legion Post #2. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.