HAID, Alan

HAID, Alan

Alan Haid, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 85 in his hometown of Hamilton, OH, surrounded by his loving

family. Alan Griffis Haid was born in Hamilton, OH, on July 27, 1935, to Arthur G. and Dorothy (Griffis) Haid. Alan married the love of his life Elaine (Kauffman) Haid on

August 24, 1963. Together they raised 4 sons, Stephen, Alan, Jim and David. Alan graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Mechanical

Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from

Indiana University. He worked for Champion International for 40 years in Hamilton, OH, and Stanford, CT, as Director of

Converting Operations. In 1981, Alan and Elaine were transferred to Darien, CT. Following his retirement from International Paper in 1999 the Classic Decoys business flourished. As an avid duck hunter all his life he traveled the world. Alan and Elaine started collecting decoys in 1967 an interest that grew out of his love of duck hunting. They could be found at all the decoy auctions and shows pursuing their passion for

acquiring excellence in decoys for their collection. Alan was a well-known collector, author, dealer and appraiser in the field of classic antique decoys. Becoming a scholar and world-wide expert he authored "Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway" in 1981 and co-authored "Mason Decoys A Complete Pictorial Guide". Alan was national trustee of Ducks Unlimited and a Delta

Waterfowl bronze sponsor. He is survived by his wife Elaine (Kauffman) Haid; children Stephen Haid (Ladonna Hoskins), Alan "Rusty" Haid, David (Karen) Haid and Jim (Laura) Haid; grandchildren Evan (Christine) Haid, Allyson (Carter) Moore, James Haid, Julia Haid; sister-in-law Leslie Haid; nephews John Haid, Thomas (Patty) Haid, Peter Haid; and niece

Elizabeth (David) Lautner.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Haid and brother Richard Haid. A service will be held

Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 3 pm at The First United Methodist Church followed by a small private family reception at

Berkeley Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The First United Methodist Church, Ducks Unlimited or

Community First designated to Berkeley Square. Online

condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com.

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