Robert Lee Haug

Robert (Bob) Lee Haug was born in Granite City Illinois on January 4th, 1933, to Vivian and Charles Haug. He was the first of five siblings.

His parents and brother, Carl and first wife Patricia preceded him in death.

Bob often said that “God has given me just about everything I’ve ever wanted.” However, he said when he was young, he went to church to meet girls.

To his first marriage to Patricia (nee) Thomson, 3 children were born Tame’, Timothy and Robert II.

In 2008 he married Angela Barnes. With Angela he went to spiritual centers, poetry readings and almost anything to be with her. They authored a book titled ‘Bamboozled and outmaneuvered—he says, she says.’ He said it was his freedom of speech book.

Bob was employed by the Illinois Dept. of Transportation and retired after 24 years. He also worked at Fairmont Park and Cahokia Downs racetracks for many years—he said, “until they broke the union” and then he retired.

He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran.

He loved playing dominoes, pinochle, board games and slots at casino’s and traveling. He was a most social man. He lettered in tennis in High School.

Although Bob’s health was failing, his spirit and love of life remained. He entered hospice (June 3rd) in the home he built in Fairview Heights when he was twenty-three. He died peacefully July 8, 2023, and transitioned from this phase of life into the everlasting life that offers a haven to all travelers.

Cherishing his memories are his beloved wife Angela, sons Timothy (Carla) Haug, and Robert L Haug II, (Lisa) and daughter Tame’ Garcia all local; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his brothers Jack (Betty), Charlie (Diane) and sister Margaret Kercher and many friends and family along his journey of life.