William Edward Haesche

William Edwin Haesche (April 11, 1867 – January 26, 1929 ) was an American composer.

Haesche was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Henry W. Haesche, a German immigrant, and his wife, the former Rosian Gaffney, an Irish immigrant.

In the 1894 New Haven city directory, he is listed as being a violin teacher.

He wrote a number of works for orchestra, as well as some chamber music and songs; he also composed some pieces for choir. Haesche composed the piece "Marguerite Waltz" for viola and piano.

His works include: As stated on his death certificate, Haesche died in Roanoke, Virginia, of carcinoma of the rectum after two operations.