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Walter Habeck Obituary

Habeck, Walter R.

Walter R. Habeck, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at North Central Health Care, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born November 15, 1922 in the town of Reid, Wis., son of the late Walter Henry and Ora Madge (Bentley) Habeck. On October 26, 1946, he married Joyce L. Piatek at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2007.

Walter was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II from 1943 until 1946, in the Dutch East Indies, Philippines and New Guinea. He worked for the former James River Corp. in Wausau for 38 years, until his retirement. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and playing baseball in his younger years. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include, four children, Gary (Sharon) Habeck, Cecil, Wis., Sandy (John) Sharer, Sherwood, Wis., Randy (Suzanne) Habeck, Wausau and Scott (Karyl) Habeck, Tomah; eight grandchildren, Nicolas (Katie) Habeck, Walter (Claire) Habeck, Ashley (fiancé Chad Kempf) Habeck, Abby (Shane) Literski, J.C. Sharer, Brady (fiancée Shannon Peterson) Rapp, Haylea (Kyle) Nauman and Tyler Habeck; three great-grandchildren, Joy, Edward and Nora Habeck; three siblings, Audrey Earl, Texas, Gene Habeck, Wausau and Don (Pat) Habeck, Tomahawk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Besides his parents and wife, Joyce, he was preceded in death by eight siblings, Alexander, Faith, Erv, Allen, Truman, Pat, Merle and Harley Habeck.

Private family services will be held.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Oct. 30, 2013.
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Walter was a wonderful man. I enjoyed all our talks when I worked at Renaissance. We knew alot of the same people from different areas so we always had something to chat about. I then introduced him to my husband and we loved visiting him when we got a chance. What a pleasant, kind man he was. Our sympathy and prayers go out to all of you at this time. God Bless You. Bob and Linda Barnett

October 31, 2013

My thoughts are with you all.

Love,
Linda

Linda (Easker)Wendorf

October 30, 2013

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