Kathy LeClaire Haehnel Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 31, 2026, at the age of 77, Kathy LeClaire Haehnel of Brevard, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Kathy's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Kathy's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles LeClaire and Jean LeClaire. She is survived by: her husband Don Haehnel; her daughter Claire Gasperson (Tim); her brother Charles LeClaire (Kathy); and her nieces, Alexandra LeClaire-Mayne (Chris) and Julia LeClaire.