Racine, Wisconsin
RACINE - Joseph Haban, 93, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, at Franciscan Woods, Brookfield. He was born in Racine May 30, 1917, son of the late Andrew and Philamena (nee: Sevcik) Haban. Joe graduated from William Horlick High School "Class of 1937" and from Tri-State College in 1944. He...
Read MoreCant believe it has been so many years since he has passed. Seems like yesterday he and my dad were playing cards together and enjoying dinner. RIP Joe!
Barbara and Jeff Fries
January 21, 2022
My father worked for 'old man Haban" until he sold the company. I remember so many of the 'characters' my dad told us about and I actually worked for him for a year after I graduated highschool. I was so happy to see the amazing field and park that he built for Racine. I will never forget the stories, the building and how grateful we were as a family that my dad had a job with friends that we all got to know. I know he passed more than 2 years ago but I thought I would let his family know...
June 10, 2013
My father worked for Joe Haban for pretty much my whole childhood. I thought I was so cool because I knew Joe Haban of Haban Mfg. personally, especially when I'd see those huge, white letters on that big building! I lived on the Haban farm for a while and then later on the same street as him. I would always stop and say hi when I would see him outside. I later worked for him for one summer. He was always so nice to me. Many people may not know he was also the first person to take a snowmobile...
Heidi (Wiley) Jarvis
February 11, 2011 | Tempe, AZ
Jeff and I were out of town, and regret that we were unable to attend the visitation. Our sympathies to you and your family! Joe Haban was a dear friend of my Dad, Alex Barry. He visited my Dad every day, not only at his residence, but when he was in the hospital and Lakeshore Manor. My Dad really looked forward to his visits! They were in the "Lost and Found Group" together, and enjoyed many dinners, playing cards and conversation. Joe worked with my husband, Jeff Fries in the initial...
Barbara & Jeff Fries
February 01, 2011 | Racine, WI
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Paula M
January 30, 2011 | Stockton, IL
I didn’t know Mr Haben personally but my kids and countless others have benefited greatly from his generosity.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Michael L
January 28, 2011 | Racine, WI
Dear Haban family, My prayers are with your family. Although I did not know any of your family, after watching the story of your lives on CAR 25, I was so inspired. I thank all of your as some of my grandchildren had the chance to learn to play sports on youtr farmland. Thank you all, Mrs. Dolores Sorensen
Dolores Sorensen
January 28, 2011 | Racine, WI
It sounds like he was a great and interesting guy. My sincere sympathy to his family at his passing.
Don B.
January 28, 2011 | Port Washington, WI
Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Karen Gorton
January 28, 2011 | Elkhorn, WI