Leland C. Habeck

Leland C. “Lee” Habeck, 86, of Shawano, passed away peacefully in Shawano on Friday morning, Dec. 3, 2021, with his loving family by his side, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Lee was born April 25, 1935, in the Town of Richmond, a son of the late Julius and Lenora (Jesse) Habeck. He attended country schools prior to Shawano High School where he graduated with the Class of 1952. Following high school, he worked on the home farm in the Town of Richmond before working at Kriewaldt Cheese Factory hauling milk. On Sept. 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Sandra Pahlow at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Lee was a well-known local household mover at Engel Moving and Storage in Shawano for over 40 years, and served as manager until his retirement. Lee was a man of faith and integrity. He is a member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the Town of Richmond, where he served as an usher, trustee and an elder. He was a perfectionist when it came to caring for the lawn at church. Lee enjoyed trout fishing, deer hunting, and in his earlier years he was an avid softball player. He was a Packer fan and enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino. Lee always looked forward to the annual family trip to the Northwoods, and fishing trips with the boys. He treasured the weekly Sunday family dinners. While living at Madison Way, Lee enjoyed taking his scooter rides when weather permitted. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Sandra, of Shawano; five loving children, Patti (Greg) Samson, of Shawano, Brenda (fiancé Russ Zirbel) Stuber, of the Town of Richmond, Terri (Jeff) Schuettpelz, of the Town of Richmond, Lori (Ron) Bystol, of Shawano, and Scott (Stacy) Habeck of Bradenton, Florida; his former son-in-law, Gene Stuber; 11 grandchildren, Lena (Bruce) Johnson, Tony (Jenny) Stuber, Jay (Stephanie) Schuettpelz, Jed (Brittney Cotter) Schuettpelz, Nick (Amber) Bystol, Brea (Lee) Carroll, Alexandra Habeck, Jacob Habeck, Joey (Maddie) Custode, Amanda (fiancé Michael Woods) Custode and Nick Custode; eight great-grandchildren, Ella, Connor, Ian, Nora, Sawyer, Lucas, Ava and Olive; one brother, Dave Habeck, of the Town of Richmond; his brother-in-law, John Schultz, of Loyal; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Lee was preceded in death by his grandson, Gregory; his sister, Elaine (Lloyd) Darling; two brothers, Roger (Esther) Habeck and Vernal (Shirley) Habeck; his brother-in-law, Edward (Bernice) Pahlow; and two sisters-in-law, Barb Habeck and Shirley Schultz. A memorial service for Lee will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the Town of Richmond. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery in the spring. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the time of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials in Lee’s name to St. Jakobi Lutheran Church. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com. The family thanks the staff at Oak Haven for the compassion and care Lee received while he was a resident there, as well as ThedaCare at Home Hospice. They are also grateful to Dr. Yao, Molly Schumacher and their team for over nine years of caring for Lee.