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Harry J. Hasenpflug, Jr. of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, February 17, 2015. He was born to the late Harry and Agnes (nee Tracka) Hasenpflug on March 31st, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife Jane (Hunt) Hasenpflug with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. He is also survived by their sons Jerome and Jim and his wife Molly (La Rose) Hasenpflug, and daughter-in-law Debra Ullmann, wife of deceased son John, grandson Christopher and wife Tara, granddaughter Amanda and her husband Brian Garraty, grandsons Michael, Matthew, and Mitchell, and great-granddaughter Ella Jane.
Harry graduated from St. Louis University High School in 1949. He earned his B.S.(1953) and M.S. (1955) degrees in Geophysical Engineering from St. Louis University. He served as the president of the SLU Student Council in his senior year. He was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists since 1952.
Harry enjoyed a distinguished career of 35 years with Shell Oil Company, spanning exploration geophysics and geology research. He was a pioneer in the computerization of geophysical and geological analysis for oil and gas exploration. In 1989 he retired as Manager, Technical Coordination-Exploration, Business Planning and Integration, Information Services-Systems.
He was an active and devout Catholic throughout his life, and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of Houston.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 18, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Levy Funeral Directors, 4525 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday February 19, 2015 at 2:30 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas 77025. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
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August 21, 2015
Dorothea Vander toep
Dear Jane,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was always Jane and Harry everywhere ws went among the Shell family. You two were so happy together and brightened every event.
Dean and I did not hear of his passing. We were out of the city the end of January to the end of May while our house was being renovated and barely returned when Dean left us. Now, both you and I are embarking on a new and different chapter of life. Good wishes in your journey. I will think of you often.
Love,
Dot Vander Stoep
February 26, 2015
Thomas Donlin
Jane, I just found out last week after everything was said and done. I'm so sorry to hear about this. I can still hear Harry's voice at St. Laurence asking me if I knew how to say Harry and Jane. :-) Once I was married and had kids, calling y'all Mr. and Mrs. wasn't going to cut it anymore.
I'm so sorry.
Tommy Donlin
February 23, 2015
Margaret Terrasson
A good man goes to his reward but I am sure you will miss him. Memories of Harry always bring a smile to my face.
February 23, 2015
Dear Jane, my deepest condolences on your loss.
As you remember, Harry was my godfather, and I have only the best memories of him when I was a little kid and later on too. My parents would take me over to Harry Sr. & Agnes' duplex on Devonshire and Harry Jr. Would come by and give me one of his wood WW2 airplanes that he had made. Years later when Harry was in St Louis, we would visit.
My sincere regards,
Brian Casey
February 19, 2015
Marijke Velzeboer
Sorry to read about Harry's passing. We always enjoying your company. H now joins Kees in Heaven. I wish you strength and peace.
February 19, 2015
jane my love & prayers for the family carol maniscalco
February 19, 2015
Steve Tower
Dear Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I want to wish that God give you and your family the strength to get through this trying time. I know that the great memories of your father will be with you always.
February 19, 2015
The Maher's
So sorry for your loss!
February 18, 2015
So sorry. All of you will be remembered in prayer during adoration.
Gloria Borreca
February 18, 2015
Alan Jackson
Harry was, in all things, a gentleman. In my own 35 years at Shell, he is in a tie for my favorite manager. His concern for those around him, his desire to be a mentor, was genuine.
Alan Jackson
February 18, 2015
Toby Bassett
Dear Jane, Harry was a real gentleman and a gentle man. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 18, 2015
Anne Tyler
I worked with Harry on a number of occasions in Shell Oil and I remember him fondly. He was a fine geophysicist and a fine man. At this time of loss, please know that I am one of many who remember Harry and mourn his passing.
February 18, 2015
Jane and family..I am so sorry for your loss. Harry was a great inspiration to Ernie and a friend to both of us.
Ann Heckart
Ballwin, Missouri
February 18, 2015
Deepest sympathy at the lost of your loved one.
Houston, Texas
February 18, 2015
Jane, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Donna & Ron MacDonald
February 18, 2015
Our condolences to all in the family. May his soul rest in Peace!
Vijay and Florence Arya
February 18, 2015
I add my condolences to the family. I was privileged to know and work with Harry at Shell. My recollection is of his friendly and courteous way of dealing with everyone. He will be missed by all who knew him because of the positive impact he had on all. Woody Hardman Evergreen Colorado
February 18, 2015
Rocco Detomo
Iam saddened to hear of this news. Harry and I worked together for 2 years at Shell's Information Center in Houston before his retirement, and he was a great leader, mentor and a fine friend. Our condolences to Jane and all his family. Harry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rocky Detomo
February 17, 2015
John Hasenpflug
My sincere condolences to everyone in the family. Today is definitely a difficult day for both of our families!
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