Richard F. Haberberger

Richard F. Haberberger, 68, of 242 George Street, St. Marys, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Pinecrest Manor, after an illness of the past several months.

He was born July 12, 1954, in Ely, MN, son of the late Francis and Carole Gahr Haberberger. Rick was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1972. He was a carpenter by trade.

On July 5, 2002, in St. Marys, Rick married Jean M. Blessel, who survives.

He is also survived by two daughters: Chiyvonne Lupro (Cory) of St. Marys and Lacy Nichols (Jeremy) of Roanoke, VA; his son, Derrick Blessel of St. Marys; his step-son, Donald Blessel of St. Marys; two grandchildren: Shane Haberberger (Katrina) and Ethan Nichols; two brothers: Paul Haberberger (Linda) and BJ Haberberger (Lisa), both of St. Marys; several nieces and nephews; and by his beloved dog, Rose E. Bell.

Rick loved to hunt and enjoyed shooting trap. He was an avid Notre Dame and New York Yankees fan and was a member of the CMF. Rick was a member of the “Huntin’ Shack” crew and loved hanging out with his hunting buddies.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 12:30 PM, with the Rev. Thomas More Sikora, OSB officiating.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Wednesday, from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.