Bernard L. Haas Jr., age 77 years of Batesville, IN passed away Monday, November 8, 2004 in Columbus, IN. Born December 27, 1926 in Clay County, IN the son of Bernard Sr. & Versa (Kirschner) Haas. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, retired from Batesville Casket Co and was a member of Adams Lutheran Church in Batesville and VFW 3183. He married Margie Haas on Nov. 30, 1973. Mr. Haas is survived by his son Michael Haas of Victoria, TX; daughters Michelle Jones & Monica Haas both of Terre Haute, IN; stepsons Terry Powell of Bright, IN and Kim Powell of Batesville, IN; stepdaughters Robin Schornick of Batesville, IN and Amy Ruggles of Lexington, KY. He will also be missed by 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife in 1989, 1 great granddaughter and sister Wilma Rightsell. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2004 from 5-8 PM at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. William Powlen officiating. Burial will be in Adams Lutheran Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials are suggested to the J. Michael Hansen Oncology Center.