He was the son of Winthrop W. and Janet (Smith) Haehnle born January 1, 1941 in Jackson, MI. Nate leaves behind a caring and loving wife Joyce; surviving children are Nathan (Tammy) Haehnle, Greg (Kheira) Haehnle, Kristen Haehnle, Kelly Haehnle and Mike (Cassie) Donahue