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Leola “Ollie” I. Haberkorn
1921 - 2014
Watertown Daily Times
Leola “Ollie”
I. Haberkorn, 93, of Watertown, was called to her
heavenly home on the holiest of nights, Christmas Eve 2014, while surrounded by
her loving family, at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1921, in
Richwood, the daughter of the late Otto and Bertha (Buedler)
Schmidt. On Sept. 28, 1946, she married Francis B. Haberkorn
at St. Henry Catholic Church, with whom she had four children.
Early in their marriage, Ollie worked at
the shoe factory. After having children, she continued working outside of the
home at Schuett’s
Drive-In, where she enjoyed serving their famous deep-fried foot-long hot dogs.
She was a former member of the Turners and
the Christian Mothers of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. She was a dedicated
parishioner and faithfully attended Mass and Rosary. However, her most
important role of all was being a homemaker and caring not only for her own
children and grandchildren, but for many other children as well. She treasured
spending time with her beloved family and cherished tea parties with her greatgranddaughters. Ollie loved being around people,
wanting to spread her love of life and happiness. She always welcomed others
into her home. She was not only “Grandma Ollie” to her family but also to many
others.
She was one of the first residents of the
Anna Nitschmann Apartments and earned the unofficial
title of “greeter,” always welcoming residents and visitors alike. She lived a
simple life, not seeking earthly possessions. When life’s challenges arose, she
sought guidance through prayer. She was at peace her entire life.
Ollie is survived by her four children, Lynnette (Roy) Pooler of Watertown,
Roger (Maribel) Haberkorn of Plantation, Fla.; Judy
(Jim) Tyrer of Watertown and Gene Haberkorn
of Watertown; six grandchildren, Jennie (Brian Zweifel)
Staus, Gayle (Bryant) Ebert, Gunther Haberkorn, Rory Haberkorn, Emily
(Travis) Hamann and Stephanie (Kyle Buss) Haberkorn; six great-grandchildren, Sierra, Mason, Evelyn,
Sophia, Jackson and Gracie; brother, Robert (Carol) Schmidt of Watertown. She
is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; her brothers, Marvin,
Palmer and Adelbert Schmidt; and sisters, Malinda and
Bertha in infancy.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Marquardt
Village and Watertown Regional Medical Center for their kindness and
compassionate care.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., on Tuesday at St. Henry Catholic
Church, with the Father Scott Jablonski presiding.
Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Henry
Catholic Cemetery following the service.
Family ask that memorials be given to the Staff Appreciation Fund at Marquardt
Village or St. Henry Catholic Church.
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home 213 S. Fifth St.
Watertown
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