Ulrich “Rick” A. Hasal

Mr. Ulrich A. Hasal, age 70, born April 22, 1943 in Darmstadt, Germany, died January 3, 2014 after a long painful illness with Multiple Sclerosis. He has been a resident of Rocky Mount since 1993 and recently resided at Autumn Care of Nash. He is survived by his brother, Gerd Hasal of Rockport, Maine; estranged wife, Linda Hasal; two children, Alexander Hasal and Allyson Hasal; and two grandchildren. Mr. Hasal, better known at “Rick” was an avid Ham Radio operator and enjoyed the hobby for many years until he was unable to function properly due to his MS. He received his original training at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD working in Histology from 1962 to 1968 finally as Chief Histology Technician at Union Memorial Hospital. In 1968 thru 1984, he became Chief Technologist and Education Coordinator at the University of South Carolina. He soon became Chairman of the Cytotechnology/Histotechnology Education Dept at U.S.C. in 1984 to 1990. He became Director of the Histotechnolgy Program at the Dept of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the U.S.C. in Charleston, SC from 1990 thru 1992. “Rick” was also an Assistant Professor in the Dept of Medical Sciences at the Medical University of SC from 1968 to 1993. There he was co-instructor of medical students in the College of Health Professions, co-instructor in hematology, immunology, urine analysis, instructor of phlebotomy, microscopy, and instrumentation. He received an M.A. in Management at Webster University, Charleston, SC, a B.S. in Occupational Education from Southern Illinois Univ. with honors from Charleston, SC, and an A.H.S. in Histotechnology from Trident Technical College/Medical Univ of SC. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Rocky Mount. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4600 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Mr. Hasal will have a memorial Mass at 1:00pm Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Tim Meares officiating. Arangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Wednesday 1/8, 1:00 pm