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- Darlene Mary Haber
On September 27, 1937 I entered this world as Darlene Mary Hietpas, the daughter of Sylvester and Rosella (Kamps) Hietpas.
I was raised in Kimberly and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1956. On September 24, 1957 I married Jim Haber at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. Jim and I lived in Kimberly our entire married life and raised our 6 children here. While my children were young, I stayed home and took in babysitting. Following that, I worked for my son-in-law Tom at The Sleep Shop in Appleton for many years but my life was devoted to my family. I am so proud of my children, I taught them to love, be strong and be generous and it is with great pride I see my grandchildren caring on the same traits.
I spent many hours in my chair watching the Brewers (I especially loved Hank), Packers, the Kimberly High School girls, boy's basketball games, and football games.
Jim passed away on July 12, 2011 and since that time I needed my family and they have not failed me.
To my sister, Brenda Grienier, who became my driver, lunch date, caregiver, and companion, thank you! Without you, I could not have stayed in my home and I am so thankful for that.
To my sister-in-law-No, my sister, Mary (Duane) Hietpas who was my rock, spiritual leader and baker, thank you!
To my sister Mary Jo (Tim) Paltzer, who became my scheduler and cleaner, thanks for taking control.
To my sister, Grace Hartjes who has always been my best friend and confidant. I thank you for the years you stood by my side, encouraged me, and supported me.
To my brother Al (Pam) Hietpas who kept me up to date on the Kimberly Papermakers and was a "sister sitter". Thank you!
Thank you to my neighbors, Dave and Julie and Nate & Anna for keeping an eye out for me, I appreciate your kindness. To my little "cookie monsters" thanks for the smiles!
I am survived by my children: Vicky Haber, Kimberly; Jane and Tom Pendergast, Darboy (A special thanks to Jane for all the hours she spent caring for mom) Lori & Joe Hubers, Darboy; Mark & Veronica Haber, Kenora Ontario, Canada; Kelli & Boyd Dietzen, Combined Locks; Paula Haber (Chad Smith) Fountain Hills AZ.
I enjoyed watching my children and grandchildren in their sports and other endeavors. It has been a joy to watch them mature into intelligent and caring young people.
My grandchildren include: Brian & Tara Pendergast and my great granddaughter Natalie, Kimberly; Abby Pendergast, UW-Stevens Point; Dan Pendergast, Darboy; Brianna Dietzen, Combined Locks, who spent many, many hours caring for Grandma; Boyd Dietzen, Combined Locks; Bill Bisschop and my great granddaughter Anna, Winnipeg; Samuel & Kathleen Haber, University of Manitoba; Laura &TannerFehr, Altona Manitoba;
I am further survived by Jim's family: Joanne & Charlie Del Ponte, Campbellsport and Tom & Sharon Haber, Oshkosh; and also by many nieces, nephews, their extended families, and many cousins who for many years I enjoyed their company at cousin's lunch.
Preceding me in death are: my husband, Jim Haber; my parents, Sylvester and Rosella Hietpas; my parents in law, Leo and Ruth Haber; brothers in law: James Hartjes, Jerry Haber, Pierre Grienier and my nephew Steve Hartjes.
I thank my family and friends for a wonderful life. I love you all very much. After battling my entire life with many, many surgeries and with two cancers…on January 22, 2015 I am free!
Darlene
Funeral services for Darlene will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2014, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 600 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, with Msgr. James Vanden Hogen officiating. Visitation will be at the Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 101 Canal Street, Little Chute, on Tuesday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday directly at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
Thank you to Aunt Brenda for moving in with mom and taking care of her. Her greatest wish was to remain at home and you made that possible.
Thank you to Heartland Hospice especially Jill, Nikki, Karen, and Nicole for their compassionate care, love, and friendship.
God gives His hardest battles to his strongest soldiers...
We love you Mom!
Vicky, Jane, Lori, Mark, Kelli, & Paula
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1937 - 2015 (77 years)
