Alexander Haas, Jr, 75, of New Market, died Friday, January 6, 2023.
Alex is survived by his aunt, Sherry St. Clair Jacks, his nephew Eric Lucas Thayer, his niece, Jennifer Thayer Reyes, many cousins, 1 great-niece, 6 great-nephews, and 3 great-great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Karol Gwen Haas and Janet Haas Thayer; his father Alexander Haas, Sr and mother, Lois St. Clair Haas.
Mr Haas graduated from Lee High School in 1965 and joined the Navy. He got his Masters degree in Sociology at the Univ of Nebraska. As a chef at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he used to make turkey sandwiches for Dean Martin.
Mr. Haas was an expert in VAX computer systems and created a random number generator published in a scientific journal Dec 1987. He entered BBQ contests all over the southeast and wrote a cookbook called Everyday Low Carb Cooking. He loved beer, Germany, darts, pool (both billiards and swimming), telling Auburn jokes, and watching Bama games.
A memorial will be held from 2-4 pm Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Boarhogs BBQ Restaurant located at 2118 Hwy 72 E, Huntsville, AL 35811.
