Harry P. Hauschild

Harry P. Hauschild

November 7, 2025

Harry P. Hauschild, son of Harold and Phyllis Hauschild, 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 to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He was Captain, Chief Pharmacy Officer at William Beaumont General Hospital, El Paso, Texas, and at Munson Army Hospital, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was honorably discharged and they returned in 1972 to Nebraska where he was employed by the State of Nebraska Laboratory.

He 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. He 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.

He was an active member of Sheridan Lutheran Church. He was a member of the American Legion, received the Army Commendation Medal in 1972, and was appointed Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska in April, 2024.

He was a member of the Pharmacists Association, UNL Alumni Association, and loyal supporter of the Rebounders Club and the UNL Athletic Department. Harry was a Husker fan ticket holder for 50+ years and an avid tailgater.

He was a Kent Feed dealer for 48 years. He enjoyed horseshoes and was an avid history buff.

Harry is survived by his wife, Linda; brother, Bruce (Sasha) Hauschild, of Lincoln; nieces, Heidi (Ted) Bernard, Nicholas and Andrew of Nebraska City, Elicia Hauschild of Avoca, Alexia (Joe) Cruz, Cozette, Theo and Mirium of Lincoln, Natalie Hauschild of Syracuse; brother/sister-in-law, Gary (Bernie) Stava of Seward, Stacey (Brent) Frauen of Lexington, Andrea (Matt) Bedore, Thomas and Brandon Stava all of Omaha, Vickie (Dale) Donoghue of Octavia, Mitchell and Allison of Omaha, and Emily of Washington.

Preceded in death by parents; brother and sister-in-law, Wesley (Mirium) Hauschild; sister, Lori Crosson of Ventnor, New Jersey; father/mother-in-law, Louis and Ann Stava.

Cremation/No visitation. Private family inurnment.