Donald C. Haberl, age 89, of Carroll, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Holy Spirit Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm. Gift Bearers and Casket Bearers will be Don’s grandchildren. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:45 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024 at Holy Spirit Church, prior to the Funeral Mass.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Don’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Donald was born on August 4, 1934 in Carroll, Iowa, the fourth child of eleven children born to Ben and Genevieve (Daniel) Haberl of Manning, Iowa.
Donald attended country school at Manning, and after his education, Donald worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the United States Army; serving for two years stationed stateside. On May 14, 1957, Donald married Mary Ann Bauer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur with Msgr. Lawrence Greteman officiating. The couple made their home on an acreage north of Carroll, later moving to Maple River.
Over the years Donald worked in construction, plumbing, and later for Farmland Foods. Donald enjoyed playing cards, bingo, casino trips, woodworking, gardening, and making dried beef.
Donald is survived by his sons: Robert (Lorraine) Haberl of Rockwell City, Douglas (Joyce) Haberl of Carroll, Thomas Haberl of Breda, and Scott Haberl of Moville; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; his daughters-in-law: Lynn (Tom) Berger of Auburn, and Dani (Glen) Mueggenberg of Breda; his son-in-law: Rodney (Cindy) Rattenborg of Scranton; sisters: Darlene (Leo) Willenborg, Norma Jean Anthofer, Rita Ann (Arthur) Bruch; brothers: Bernie Haberl, Erwin (Mary Jane) Haberl, LeRoy (Carol) Haberl, and Ed (Annette) Haberl; sister-in-law: Marilyn Bauer, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Vicki Lynn Rattenborg; his sons: Stan Haberl, and Randy Haberl; his daughter-in-law: Kris Haberl; his infant grandson Matthew Haberl; his parents-in-law John and Mayme Bauer; his siblings: Joleen Bauer, Alvin Haberl, and Marlind Haberl.