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Gerald Haber Obituary

Gerald Haber

Gerald "Jerry" Haber, 76, Neenah, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Parkview Health Center, Oshkosh, where he resided for the past three years. He was born June 15, 1936, in Neenah, son of the late Leo "Bud" and Ruth (Peterson) Haber. He graduated from Neenah High School. Jerry was employed by Marathon Corp. as a welder for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his bike, socializing with family and friends, and had a special love for his beloved pets. Jerry was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Neenah.

Jerry is survived by his sons: Timothy, Terry and Robert Sr.; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Tom (Sharon) Haber, Oshkosh; a sister, Joanne (Dante) Del Ponte, Campbellsport; a sister-in-law, Darlene Haber, Kimberly; and many other nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim Haber, and his two wives: Lois Shiefelbein and Myra Ashman.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah. Interment will be in St. Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A memorial has been established in Jerry's name.

The Haber family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Parkview Health Center and Elijah's Place, for the wonderful care they gave to Jerry.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2013.
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Jerry Brandon and Becky and me will miss you.

April 1, 2013

Our prayers and thought are with you. We will miss Jerry's great smile and laughter.

Jim & Vicki (Blank) Hanneman

Vicki Hanneman

April 1, 2013

Gary and Lori Froehlich

April 1, 2013

Uncle Jerry -we have thought of you so often and were saddened that alzheimers took over. Your sense of humor and great conversations at all the family gathering will never be forgotten. You were a favorite member of the family & our heart will always smile when we think of you.

Gary and Lori Froehlich

April 1, 2013

Jerry you were a great guy. We always enjoyed time together. Rest in peace. We will miss you and think of you often.

Cindy Wirth

March 31, 2013

Dad, you will be missed , loved, but not forgotten.

Todd Harrington

March 31, 2013

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