Haug

Brenda Lee Haug, 74, of Chicora, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, 2023, in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Brenda was born in Butler, on June 30, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Arnold H. and Mary Idella Berry Freiters.

She was a 1967 graduate of Karns City Area High School. Brenda was a faithful Christian and was a lifelong member of the Petrolia Presbyterian Church and also attended Faith Church in Brooksville, Fla.

In her earlier years Brenda was employed by Moonlight Mushroom Mine in Winfield Township, Krogers in Butler, and later at the North Washington Post office and at Waltman Furniture Company in Chicora. She had also been employed for some time at Prizant’s Carpet in Butler.

Brenda was loving, kind and caring. She truly enjoyed a good time and welcomed people into her home and her heart. She was proud of her children and grandchildren. Her husband was the love of her life and they did everything together.

Brenda was well known among family and friends for her passion for yard sales, thrift stores and finding a bargain wherever she could. She enjoyed flower gardening and working outside around her home. Brenda had also been a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed going on girls’ trips, card club and the company of her family and friends. Brenda was an avid horse lover, and in her earlier years she won many awards and ribbons at equestrian competitions. She and her husband enjoyed their winter home in Brooksville, Fla., where many friendships were made.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Edward C. “Skip” Haug Jr., whom she married in Karns City, on Jan. 18, 1969. Also surviving are three children, Edward C. Haug III (Joni Davis), of Hernando Beach, Fla., Heidi Coyle, of Petrolia, and Jarret Haug and his wife, Katie, of Chicora; a sister, Deborah Slagle and her husband, David, of Petrolia; a brother, Arnold “Arnie” Freiters and his wife, Tammey, of Karns City; six grandchildren, Meranda Haug (James), Austen Haug, Carley Coyle, Olivia Coyle, Cooper Coyle and Maverick Haug; two step-grandchildren, Emma and Jimmy Davis; five great-grandchildren, Mayzee, Lydia, Sophia, Waylon and Amelia Lee; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Thomas Freiters; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Ivy Haug; and a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

HAUG — Friends of Brenda Lee Haug, who died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora, with the Rev. Mark Wallace, pastor of Chicora Alliance Church, officiating. (There will be no viewing at the church.)

Interment will be at Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Memorial contributions in Brenda’s name may be given by visiting cancerresearchfdn.org/donate and add “Small Cell Lung Cancer Program” in the comment section.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.