Sidney “Sid” Martin Haupt, age 73 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. Celebration of life will be held on December 9th at 11am at Worden Cornerstone Church in Baldwin City KS.
Sid was born on November 9th, 1949 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of William Bernard Haupt and Gladys Lorene (Bowie) Haupt. Sid moved to Baldwin City, Kansas with his family in 1954. In his youth, Sid and his brother Les did yard work and shoveled snow for their neighbors. Sid attended Baldwin City schools and graduated from BHS in 1968. After graduation, Sid served as a cook primarily in the National Guard. He attended a trade school in Atchison, Kansas and then worked for Douglas County Public works as a surveyor for over 30 years retiring in 2012. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Sid married Karen Sue Parsons in June of 1970 in Baldwin City, Kansas. They had 4 sons, Brian, Dennis, Gary, and Jay. They divorced after 24 years of marriage. Sid married Linda Mclaughlin in 2002 In Lawrence, Kansas. They divorced in 2020.
Sid Loved watching the KU Jayhawks and the KC Chiefs. He loved working on projects and helping his son Jay on the family farm. A fruit tree will be planted at the farm in his honor.
Sid is survived by his sons Dennis, Gary, Jay and Jay’s girlfriend Tarynn Stacy, his grandchildren Tula and Benoit Haupt, sister-in-law Sharon Haupt, and nephew Dustin Haupt, sister Darlene McRae(Florida) and other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, William, his mother Gladys, his stepfather Charles “Pop” Spain, his brother Leslie “Les” Haupt, and his son Brian Haupt.
In lieu of flowers; please consider a donation to the church for hosting the service, or make a donation in his honor. Please let the Worden Cornerstone Church or family know if you plan to join us for lunch after the celebration of life.
I worked with Sid at the Douglas County Surveyors office many years ago. He was an incredibly kind and gentle person. I’ve remembered Sid from time to time over the years. I always remember he was quick to smile and had a heart of gold. Incredibly smart and committed to his work. What a fine man Sid was. He made the world a much better place because of his presence in it. God bless you Sid and thank you for all the kindness you gave me. Colin McGovern
Sid was an amazing father and husband. We started dating when I was a sophomore in high school. Even up to Sid’s death we were friends and always in contact regarding our children. May he rest in everlasting peace.