Timothy Frank Haegelin
January 5, 1944 ~ October 27, 2020
Timothy (Tim) Frank Haegelin, 76, of New Braunfels, TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in New Braunfels. Son of an air force colonel, Tim was born on January 5, 1944 in Oklahoma City, OK, but shortly after, his family moved back to their hometown of Rio Medina, where Tim grew up and attended St. Louis Schools.
He was the son of the late Harley John Haegelin and Melba Dora Wurzbach Haegelin.
Tim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Yvonne Tondre Haegelin, daughter Yvette Hayes (Bob) and his son Chad Haegelin (Kendle). “Papa”, as he is was also known, is also survived by his grandchildren Addyson Brooks (Jeremy), Emily Hayes, Catherine Haegelin, Elizabeth Haegelin and Joseph Haegelin, and by his siblings, brother Tommy Haegelin (Margie), sister Cynthia Stark (Dave)and brother John Haegelin (Sandra) and many loved nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Tim was a 5th generation Texan, and was the great-great-grandson of Joseph Haegelin, an original settler of the Castroville-Rio Medina community.
He was a successful businessman, until his retirement in 2013 from his role as President/CEO of Generations Credit Union in San Antonio. Tim was recognized by his industry with the Wagner Lifetime Achievement Award after serving the credit union community for over 49 years. One of Tim’s proudest legacies is the non-profit he co-founded in 1986, Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids). At the time of his retirement, CU4Kids had raised more than $100 million dollars for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. He was also a beloved family man and avid outdoorsman. Tim enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren the family traditions of hunting and fishing. And he took pride in making Alsatian sausage with his family after the annual deer harvest.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in New Braunfels, TX. Interment will take place privately in Castroville at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Credit Unions for Kids at cu4kids.org.
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My sincerest condolences to all Haegelin family members. TIM, I know you rest peacefully now. Your journey was a great tribute to your family and ancestors. Your smile greeted everyone before your kind words were everspoken. Your history with our credit union is most appreciated. Generations grew and continues to serve many and yet maintain top ratings. We can never thank you enough. I know that you sacrificed time away from your family and I thank them also for that. We were very blessed to have you as CEO of our institution. God bless your family as they travel your last journey. The GECU members will forever be grateful for your kindness and support. Rest peacefully. 🙏
Tim was a great friend to us and we will always remember him fondly! Our condolences to all of you!
My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Uncle Tim was a wonderful man and uncle. Some of my fondest memories of him are our family gatherings when we were children. I will never forget his loving smile, encouragement and kindness. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Sending love and hugs. With love, Natalie
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Covering your family in prayers. We love you. Sincerely, Jay, Jessica, Jake and Ryann McAnelly
Yvonne and Family, Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers and hope that you are finding comfort in your memories and feeling God’s loving arms around you at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences, Jonelle & Mike Crow
Yvonne, Yvette and Chad, May you be consoled in tha fact that God’s promise of everlasting life is now being celebrated with Tim. He was definitely a great person. God bless you all. Frank and Brenda Mann
Today I heard the news of the passing of my first CEO to work for and with, Mr. Haegelin. He was such a spirited man and truly believed in me! Starting as a temp employee at the credit union he treated me as if I was an executive and was simply real, I enjoyed many breakroom lunches with him. He was a smart business man and exceptional leader. I’m beyond thankful for all the ways he pushed and encouraged me to just be me! He will be missed – thank you for sharing him with us for so many years. Prayers for peace and comfort on your loss. He would be proud to know I am a CEO now and continue to share the many leadership lessons he taught so many – Kim (Portie) Blohm
Dear Haegelin family, May your precious memories be a source of peace and comfort as your grieve. Remembering you and your families at this time. Regards, Shannon Gilbert
Tim was one of the great guys. I have very fond memories of him. We are very sorry to hear of his passing. Sincerely, Bill and Trish Sharp Castroville
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts and prayers go out to the Haegelin family. Kind regards, Steve/Sharron Schipull
To the Haegelin family our thoughts and prayers are with you, during this difficult time. Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield, Jr.
Reg and I remember Tim’s many antics but most of all how he enjoyed his grandchildren and how they lived him. He gave his time and talent to one and all and there’s no greater gift. He’s probably inspecting his mansion in heaven now. With much love. Beverly
Yvonne, Yvette , Chad and Family my deepest Sympathy for your loss. Tim was a great CEO , intelligent, emoloyee oriented he always was ready to assist in what ever manner he could. Gfcu’s Members and Employees were in Great hands with Tim as CEO of Gfcu. Tim opened the door for employment opportunity with Gfcu and I retired after 31 years of service. Tim and I had a great rapport with respected each other, if I needed guidance I knew Tim was always available Tim had a open door policy. I will miss Tim but I’m Blessed that Tim had a positive influence in my career at Gfcu. Jesse Jimenez Former Loan Officer with Gfcu.
I had the pleasure of working with Tim on a number of credit union projects. I considered him more as a friend than as a client. I am saddened by his passing and will offer my Masses and prayers for him and his family. RIP Tim!
Yvonne and family, Our deepest condolences on your loss and prayers for your family. May Tim rest in peace and in comfort that he left great memories with his family and many others, especially in the credit Union industry. He was highly respected and liked for his knowledge, warmth and friendliness by the Generations’ membership, Board and employees. Thank you for sharing him with us. Rosalie Manzano Generations FCU
I me Tim while the Fisher House ,He was a very enjoyable person.we did a lot of sign language and laughed a lot..
I was one of the Dietitians that had the pleasure of caring for Tim during his time at EH. His smile and laugh was always the highlight of my day. Prayers for Yvonne and family. He loved you guys more than anything!
Thank you Breanna. We are so grateful for all of the amazing caregivers at Eden Hill. Deepest Gratitude – YVETTE. (Tim’s daughter)
Dear Yvonne and family,
Another of our ancestral Castroville family residents is being laid to rest. Tim will be remembered as one of our Alsatian heritage family.
Sincere condolences
To the family of Timothy (Tim) Frank Haegelin please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. Tim and I worked together with the Credit Union for Kids project. He also provided valuable advice and assistance to me and my credit union. I will keep you all in my prayers. Harold J Foster SR, former Treasurer/Manager of Mt Zion First Baptist Federal Credit Union.
I was a college student working as a teller at Generations FCU when I met Tim. I encountered a less than pleasant customer who was causing a scene and raising his voice at me. Tim came over to us and I was sure I was about to be fired later due to the angry customer, but instead Tim asked the customer to “please lower your voice.” The belligerent customer repeatedly asked, “and who are you to be telling me this?!” Tim modestly hesitated to tell him that he was running the show! Eventually he told the guy who he was, the CEO! You should’ve seen the look on the other guy’s face! Later Tim emailed me personally to ask if I was ok after the whole ordeal. I was amazed that I not only wasn’t in trouble, but that he cared to follow up with me, the “little guy!” To me this showed his true kindness and caring for every single one of his employees. I can only imagine how he protected his family. This is truly one of the best stories in my life. He was a good man and will be missed greatly.