Kenneth Haberman
November 1, 1949 ~ December 25, 2010
Kenneth Lee Haberman, age 61 of Nashua, Iowa died Saturday, December 25, 2010, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua with Pastor Thomas Hagen officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua with Military Honors by the Nashua VFW Post. Pallbearers will be Earl Haberman, Nat Sinnwell, Scott Milburn, Mike Hannemann, Gary Schluter, Lynne Schluter and Larry Schluter.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Wednesday.
Kenneth Lee Haberman was born November 1, 1949, in Marshalltown, IA, the son of George and Jane (Berkshire) Haberman. Ken was a 1967 graduate of the South Tama High School. During school, Ken was involved in football, wrestling and golf. He went on to Wartburg College in Waverly to receive his Business Degree. On November 15, 1971, Ken was inducted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged on November 14, 1974.
April 8, 1972, at St. John Lutheran Church in Nashua, Ken was united in marriage to Joyce M. Schluter. To this union three daughters were born Amy, Sara and Kristi. Ken began working with Schluter Construction in 1976 until taking it over in 1985 renaming it Haberman Construction. He worked at his construction business until retiring in 2008.
Ken was active in the community, serving as past Master of the Bradford Masonic Lodge, past President of the Nashua-Plainfield Booster Club, serving on the city council for ten years as well as the council at St. John Lutheran Church. He loved announcing for the Nashua-Plainfield wrestling invitational tournament, boating, golfing, the Iowa Hawkeyes Football team and the Chicago Bears. Ken especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and was a familiar face at their events.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Amy (Nat) Sinnwell of Nashua, Sara (Scott) Milburn of Hanover, PA, Kristi (Mike) Hannemann of Nashua; one brother, Earl (Bev) Haberman of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Emma and Isaac Sinnwell of Nashua, Abby and Noah Milburn of Hanover, PA, Kami Nellie and baby boy Hannemann of Nashua.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Cancer Center in Waterloo.
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I was saddened to hear of Ken’s passing…. for many of us that did not know he was ill it certainly is a shock to the soul. I knew Kenny from a young age… He was a close friend of my brother and he and Kenny hung together in High School and then both attended Wartburg college together.. They were like bothers in their own right…. The one thing about him was that he seemed to always have a smile on his face and as a young kid, he always treated me with respect and dignity. I wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing and may God bless his family. Jon K. Lazar
I was saddened to hear of Ken’s passing…. for many of us that did not know he was ill it certainly is a shock to the soul. I knew Kenny from a young age… He was a close friend of my brother and he and Kenny hung together in High School and then both attended Wartburg college together.. They were like bothers in their own right…. The one thing about him is that he seemed to always have a smile of his face and as a young kid, he always treated me with respect and dignity. I wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing and my God bless his family. Jon K. Lazar
Our most sincere sympathy in your time of loss. Ken built our deck & and we have been enjoying it everyday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of Ken’s loss.
We are so sorry to hear about Ken. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and cherish all of the great memories you have.
Just wanted to offer condolences. Ken was a special man with great love for you, Joyce, and his family. Your relationship was one to be envied by all.
I knew Ken for most of my life, and have had the privilage of growing up with his wonderful family. He will be missed. Deepest sympathies from the Becker Family.
With everything Sara has said about Ken we know he was a tremendous guy. May each of you know the comfort and peace of the Lord’s embrace. You are in our prayers.
To the Haberman Family, We are so sorry to hear about Ken! Our hearts go out to all of you and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! ~Matt, Kelly, and Kendall~
Joyce and family, So sorry to hear of Ken’s death. Joyce, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I knew you from Wartburg.
So supprised to read about Ken this Wednesday morning. What a great friend and customer he had been to all of us. We pray for his family and feel their sorrow.
With deepest sympathy to the family of Ken Haberman. Ken was a friend. I enjoyed his great sense of humor and wonderful laugh. We had many good Wednesday afternoons on the golf course. It will not be the same without Ken there. He would tell me to just relax and hit the ball. When I hit a good shot from now on I will look up and say thanks Ken.
To the Haberman Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have had a long year and just know that Ken is in a better place. It probably doesn’t make it easier during this time but your family is in my thoughts and prayer. God will get you through it. Hang in in there. Love always Kendra Etta
To The Family of Ken Haberman, Ken was a good man. He gave me a chance to learn the construction trade, and do things I wouldn’t have even attempted, otherwise. He never scolded anyone for trying and then making a mistake….I did it on a few occasions just to test him :-). I will always remember the hard days of work building houses and doing odd jobs, and then the fun times (afterwards) on the water. He was always one to invite you out on the water for a day in the sun. I know I said it to him whenever I could but thanks Ken for the teachings, and the fun times! I know you will be watching over us all from above.
Sorry for your loss. enjoyed working with ken at lodge. Don Millerda
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Father, Grandpa, Husband, and Father-in-Law. Cherish your memories of him – no one can take those away from you. Love & Prayers, Tom & Shirlee
Joyce and family, so sorry to hear of your husband and father’s death, so young, will keep you in our prayers!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Josh, Steph, Marissa and Josie
Our prayers are with you and your family Joyce.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ken was a wonderful man with a magnanimous spirit. He will be missed by all.
Our prayers are with you, Joyce, and your family during this most difficult time. We all will truly miss Ken and his cheerful conversations and warm smiles! With deepest sympathy, Larry and Kathy
Words can not express the sadness felt for your loss. Thinking of all your families during this tough time. May you be blessed by the wonderful memories of your times spent together.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Prayers to all the family for comfort.
Our hearts are filled with love and prayers for your whole family during this time of loss.
Our hearts are sad this morning after hearing the news of your loss. If we can do anything to help you just let us know. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you our love.