Ivan E. Haubenstricker

Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away Saturday February 10, 2018, at Wellspring Lutheran Home of Frankenmuth; age 89 years.  Ivan was born on October 26,1928, in Birch Run, MI to the late Erwin and Cecilia (Scharrer) Haubenstricker.   He was married to Margaret Bauer on June 11, 1955. Margaret predeceased Ivan on February 22, 2013. Ivan was a lifelong member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church where he was very involved as a Deacon and a Greeter. He served on the Finance Committee, he also worked with the Funeral Usher Program. Ivan was a chauffeur for Pastor Kaiser as he made personal member visits.

Ivan worked 42 years for Buick as a skilled tradesman. After he retired he worked 15 years at Mike Young Dealership. Ivan enjoyed Bowling, serving 35 years as the Secretary to the Bowling League, and 30 years as the Association Treasurer. He ran the Mixed Doubles Frankenmuth Tournament. Ivan was also an elected Lifetime Member of the Frankenmuth-Vassar Bowling Hall of Fame.

Ivan was a founding member of the Calico Twirlers Square Dance Club.

Ivan volunteered at the Information Booth at the CEC Bavarian Festival. He was also an avid farmer; and worked on farms most of his life. He enjoyed watching his sons farm.

Ivan enjoyed gardening and he was especially proud of his gladiolus.

Ivan loved to travel and had visited 49 different states. Ivan also loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attended many of their activities.

Surviving are 4 sons: Paul (Connie), Edward (Cathy), Mark (Monica) and Philip (Luanne); 9 grandchildren: David (Kate), Heather, Jonathon, Brad, Taylor (Spencer) DeVries, Kraig, Andrew, Aaron, and Beth; 1 great grandchild Jesse; 1 sister Leona Reinert and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St., Frankenmuth, Michigan and 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.  Rev. Joel Kaiser will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery.  Ivan's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Media Ministry, The Lutheran Hour or a charity of donor's choice.

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