Herman George Hase, 61, was taken suddenly from his loving family at 9:40 pm on Sunday, Jan. 4,2004. As a young man he served in the Air Force. He traveled and worked in many places. He resided in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for many years and owned his own computer software company. From Fort Walton he moved to Bel Air, Md., where he lived for 10 years. He just recently made Panama City, Fla., his new home. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 356 of Lynn Haven, Fla., where he met many caring friends. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Hase; son Matthew Hase; daughters, Mary Frederick, Paula Day, Susie Lancaster and Katherine Hase; grandchildren, Patrick Salamone, 16, Ben Salamone, 12, Katherine Stone, 15, Christopher Stone, 12, Tavin Frederick, 2, Tavish Frederick, 9, Morgan Lancaster, 12, Rachell Lancaster, 9, Danielle Day, 16, Cody Day, 13, and Kory Day, 11. Relatives in El Paso, Texas. We all love and miss him very much, and we know he is in God's loving arms. Memorial services will be held at Kent-Forrest Lawn Funeral Home today, Jan. 7, 2004, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Panama City. Reception will follow at the American Legion post No. 356. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Panama City, Fla. 32402 2403 Harrison Ave. 763-4694