James Haberlack
June 19, 1942-Oct. 10, 2021
James P. Haberlack, 79,
Minot, ND, passed away
Sunday, October 10, 2021,
at Sanford Hospital in
Fargo, ND.
James Paul Haberlack
was born June 19,1942, in
Rugby, ND, to Helen
(Ebach) and Wendelin Ha-
berlack. He was raised on
the family farm, which
was located a mile and a
half from Karlsruhe, ND.
He attended Karlsruhe
schools and graduated
from high school in 1960.
Following his high
school graduation, he
started working construc-
tion with Freddy Brothers,
building the new
Karlsruhe school. He con-
tinued his construction
career with Orheim, Alm
and Fugelseth Masonry
for many years and
numerous buildings still
show his talent for brick
laying. Jim was employed
by Midwest Federal as the
head maintenance man
from 1980, until his retire-
ment in 2003.
He met the love of his
life, Karen Kossan July 6,
1962. They were united in
marriage June 13, 1964, in
Minot, where they made
their home until recent
health problems caused a
move to Fargo. They were
blessed with four chil-
dren: Todd, Carrie, Paul
and Michelle, and raised
them with all the love in
the world. Their home
was the place for many
family gatherings and
friends and relatives knew
they were always wel-
come. He loved camping
and watching his children
and grandchildren at their
many sporting events. He
was a wonderful car-
penter and could build or
fix anything. His help was
always requested and nev-
er denied, which showed
the type of man he was.
He was strong in his faith
and attended Mass regu-
larly. He showed a quiet
strength that his family
could always count on,
and his advice and stories
will be passed on for gen-
erations.
Jim is survived by his
loving wife of 57 years,
Karen Haberlack; chil-
dren, Todd (Tamara) Ha-
berlack, Monroe, WA;
Carrie (Randy) Henrikson,
Moorhead, MN; Paul
(Ashley) Haberlack, West
Fargo, ND, and Michelle
(Bryan) Schwan, Velva,
ND; grandchildren, Emily
(Jake) Anderson, Erica
Henrikson of Moorhead,
MN, Alexa Haberlack,
Seattle WA; Chandler Ha-
berlack, Marysville WA;
Taylor Haberlack, Drexler
Schantz of West Fargo,
ND; Madeline, Brecca and
Sadie Schwan of Velva,
ND; great-grandchildren,
Lincoln, Louden and
Layne Anderson of Moor-
head, MN; brothers, Paul
(Elaine) Haberlack, David
(Kathy) Haberlack; sister,
Susan (Bill) Petasek; as
well as numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his parents,
Wendelin and Helen Ha-
berlack; sister, Rose
Ziegler and
brother-in-law, Martin
Ziegler, former
brother-in-law, Steve
McCormick and an infant
sister.
Mass of Christian Buri-
al: Thursday, October 14,
2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Lit-
tle Flower Catholic
Church, Minot.
Interment: Holy Cross
Catholic Cemetery, Velva,
ND.
Visitation: Wednesday
from 5 to 7 p.m. at
Thompson-Larson Fun-
eral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service:
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at
Thompson-Larson Fun-
eral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In lieu of
flowers, memorials are
preferred to the American
Cancer Society or Holy
Cross Catholic Cemetery,
Velva, ND.
The service will be
livestreamed for the pub-
lic to view and can be ac-
cessed by going to the
Thompson-Larson Fun-
eral home website:
www.thompsonlarson
.com
Those wishing to sign
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