Edgar S. HaffnerNORTH WEBSTER – Edgar S. Haffner Jr., known to most as Ed or Eddie, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at the age of 83.
Born on Nov. 26, 1938, in Plainwell, Mich., Ed was the son of Edgar Sr. and Hazel Haffner. He was a 1957 graduate of Plainwell High School and furthered his education by attending Western Michigan University where he received his bachelor’s degree in physics. Ed worked for many years with Franklin Electric, then with Dekko Heating Technologies as an engineer. On Aug. 20, 1960, Ed was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Bonnie Kneprath. The two shared 62 years together.
Ed was very handy and a natural teacher. Being an engineer, he enjoyed taking things apart and learning how they were constructed. He taught friends and family how those things worked. He also had a love for the outdoors, going hunting and camping. Most of all, Ed loved his family. Spending time with family, especially with his kids and grandkids, was a true joy in his life.
Those who survive with broken hearts include his wife, Bonnie; children: Becky (Hank) Pernicka, Jeffrey (John Mesta) Haffner, Jon Haffner, Joel (Sarah) Haffner and Brenda Haffner; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters: Barbara Nichols, Marion Swope, Virginia Glück and Billy (Anna) Haffner. He is further survived by many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in passing by his brothers: Robert Haffner, Kenneth Haffner, John “Jack” Haffner and Richard “Dick” Haffner.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with the care of Ed. Friends may join the family at Owen Family Funeral Home, 8056 E. CR 500N, North Webster, on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 until 1 p.m. The Life Celebration® service will begin at 1 p.m. with Titus Funeral Home’s Sharon Brockhaus officiating.
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