William (Bill) Hirschmann Haiges

William (Bill) Hirschmann Haiges, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice & Community Care, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Eugenie Hirschmann Haiges and William Haiges of Schorndorf, Germany. Bill was married to his beloved wife, Pat Haiges, for 55 years until her passing in 2020. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, Bill earned his college degree from the University of Tampa. A dedicated athlete, he excelled in football and basketball during high school and continued to shine as a star athlete on the University of Tampa football team. After college, Bill enlisted in the US Army, serving three years as a reservist in Pennsylvania. He later developed a passion for golf, enjoying countless rounds at the Lancaster Country Club with his closest friends. When not playing, he watched golf or managed a fantasy league with his buddies. Bill cherished his time with friends both in Lancaster and at his home in Hilton Head Island, SC. Bill’s greatest love in life was his family. He met his wife Pat in middle school and dated on and off until they married in 1965. In addition to being preceded in death, by Pat and his parents, were his sister, Hedy and her husband, Henry, and his in-laws. Bill is survived by his three sons and their spouses: Bill Haiges, Jr. (Lisa) of Siler City, NC, Scott Haiges (Judy) of Lancaster, PA, and Peter Haiges (Laura) of Lancaster. He also leaves eight grandchildren: Tyler, Grayson, Spencer, Chad, Emma, Madison, Sydney, and Tatum. Additionally, Bill is survived by his brother-in-law, John D. Calhoun of Fort Bragg, CA, and three nieces and a nephew, whom he considered his own children: Linda (Wilson), Laurie (Jack), Leslie (Chris), and Jay (Melissa), along with their combined thirteen children and one grandchild. Each of these people held a very special place in his heart. He communicated with them frequently, always being the first person on the weekly Family Zoom call that has been going on every Sunday for 242 consecutive weeks. Bill was most excited every year for Thanksgiving when the entire family would gather for his famous turkey and world-renowned stuffing. A Memorial Service to honor Bill will be held at The Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive guests from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. A live stream of the service will be available on our web page starting at 11:00 a.m. https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24116376450166 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Bill’s honor to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 - www.hospicecommunity.org

William (Bill) Hirschmann Haiges

November 4, 2024