HARRY HAUSCHILD

HARRY HAUSCHILD Harry P. Hauschild, son of Harold and Phyllis Hauschild of Avoca, Nebraska passed away November 7, 2025, at the age of 81. He attended Syracuse High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1969 with a degree in Pharmacy. He married his loving wife, Linda Stava of Rising City in 1969 and then was commissioned into the Army and reported for duty at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He was Captain, Chief, Pharmacy Officer at William Beaumont General Hospital, Ed Paso, Texas and at Munson Army Hospital, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was honorably discharged and then returned to work in 1972, to Nebraska where he was employed by the State of Nebraska Laboratory. Harry went into business with his dad, and after a car accident that killed his parents in 1974, he assumed ownership of Hauschild Construction, engaging in soil conservation and tile drainage. Harry was a member of the State and National Land Improvement Contractors Association since 1975, serving at all levels, including president of both organizations, and was Contractor of the Year at both levels. He remained very active until his death. Harry was an active member of Sheridan Lutheran Church, American Legion Post where he received the Army Commendation Medal in 1972, appointed Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska in April 2024, Pharmacists Association, UNL Alumni Association, a loyal supporter of the Rebounders Club, and the UNL Athletic Department. He was a Husker fan ticket holder for 50+ years and an avid tailgater. Harry was a Kent Feed dealer for 48 years. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and was an avid history buff. Harry is survived by his wife, Linda; brother Bruce (Sasha) Hauschild, Lincoln; nieces and nephews Heidi (Ted) Bernard, Nicholas and Andrew, Nebraska City, Elicia Hauschild, Avoca, Alexia (Joe) Cruz, Cozette, Theo and Mirium, all of Lincoln, Natalie Hauschild, Syracuse; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gary (Bernie) Stava, Seward, Stacey (Brent) Frauen, Lexington, Andrea (Matt) Bedore, Thomas and Brandon Stava, all of Omaha, Vickie (Dale) Donoghue, Octavia, Mitchell and Allison, Omaha, and Emily, Washington. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Wesley (Mirium) Hauschild, sister Lori Crosson of Ventnor, New Jersey, and parents-in-law Louis and Ann Stava. Cremation/No visitation. Private family inurnment.