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Armin F. Laabs

March 25, 1921 - June 4, 2010

Armin F. Laabs, age 89, of Horicon, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at Marvin”s Manor in Horicon.

Visitation for Armin will be at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at church on Monday, beginning at 1:00 PM. Rev. Jonathan Szczesny will officiate. Burial will be at Hochheim Cemetery in the Town of Herman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Armin Fred Laabs was born on March 25, 1921 in Withee, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Marie (Kallsen) Laabs. He was baptized on April 10, 1921 in Withee and later confirmed, on June 23, 1935, at Immanual Lutheran Church in the Town of Theresa. He attended school in Wausau and also at Hochheim Lutheran School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Italy during World War II. Armin farmed in the Theresa area and then worked at Maysteel for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. In retirement, he helped at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon in unseen but important ways. Armin was a member of the American Legion Post # 157 in Horicon. He was also a long-time and active member St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon where he served as an usher for 20 years and helped in many other ways as well.

Survivors include his four children, Armin “Butch” (Pat) Laabs, Jr. of Mayville, Sharon (Larry) Collett of Tocoma, WA, Sandra (Rick) Klemme of Horicon, and Daniel (Jessica) Laabs of Battleground, WA,; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters, Herman (Ginny) Laabs of Mesa, AZ, Doris Sternberg of Hartford, Ruth Warnke of Minnesota, Norma Jahnke of Minnesota, Arnold (Florence) Laabs, Norbert (Lou) Laabs, and Waldo (Lois) Laabs, all of Florida; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Armin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Rose on October 4, 1993; his son Dennis in June of 1950; two grandchildren, Precious Justman and Kaye Saulsbury; three brothers, Paul, Albert, and Ernest Laabs; and a sister, Erma Brandenstein.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Armin Laabs” name to St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, 505 North Palmatory Street, Horicon, WI 53032, and designated for either the Food Pantry or Future Generation (Child Care Building Fund).

The Murray Funeral Home, 716 Clinton Street in Horicon, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Monday, June 7th, 2010, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Service Details

Monday, June 7th, 2010, 1:00pm

Interment Details

Hochheim Cemetery-Mayville

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Armin F. Laabs, age 89, of Horicon, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at Marvin”s Manor in Horicon. Visitation for Armin will be at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church in Horicon on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at church on Monday, beginning at 1:00 PM. Rev. JonathanContinue Reading

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rg and delores j sharkey left a message on June 8, 2010:
to the Armin Laabs family---our sincerest condolcences to each of you! I truly enjoyed participating in the military graveside ceremony as a rifleman in the Post 157 honor guard. Delores and I met Armin way back when---probably back in the late 1950''s or early 1960''s when he purchased the lot on S Hubbard St. altho we weren''t neighbors, we kept in touch over the years and we always talked about the good old south side. He was a good friend and was always very upbeat. He will be missed by all of his friends.
rg and delores j sharkey left a message on June 8, 2010:
to the Armin Laabs family---our sincerest condolcences to each of you! I truly enjoyed participating in the military graveside ceremony as a rifleman in the Post 157 honor guard. Delores and I met Armin way back when---probably back in the late 1950''s or early 1960''s when he purchased the lot on S Hubbard St. altho we weren''t neighbors, we kept in touch over the years and we always talked about the good old south side. He was a good friend and was always very upbeat. He will be missed by all of his friends.
Pam and Dave O\ left a message on June 7, 2010:
Dear Cousins, We are sending our love and deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you remember your Dad and celebrate his life today. He was a wonderful uncle and I enjoyed talking with him at family reunions. Love, Pam and Dave and Family
David and Barbara Schroeder left a message on June 7, 2010:
We were deeply saddened to learn of Armins death, both Barbara and I worked with him at Maysteel in the late 1970''s and greatly enjoyed his friendship. We will miss him and feel very fortunate to have known him. Sincerely Dave and Barbara Schroeder
Pam and Dave O\ left a message on June 7, 2010:
Dear Cousins, We are sending our love and deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you remember your Dad and celebrate his life today. He was a wonderful uncle and I enjoyed talking with him at family reunions. Love, Pam and Dave and Family
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David and Barbara Schroeder left a message on June 7, 2010:
We were deeply saddened to learn of Armins death, both Barbara and I worked with him at Maysteel in the late 1970''s and greatly enjoyed his friendship. We will miss him and feel very fortunate to have known him. Sincerely Dave and Barbara Schroeder
left a message on June 6, 2010:
We heard the news from my father (Waldo) that Uncle Armin had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss, and know that he is with our Dear Lord in heaven. He is once again with Aunt Rose & Grandpa & Grandma Laabs, which has to be such a comfort.
Debbie & James Heine left a message on June 6, 2010:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And now Armin is in Heaven with his dear Rose.
left a message on June 6, 2010:
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family members.
left a message on June 6, 2010:
We heard the news from my father (Waldo) that Uncle Armin had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss, and know that he is with our Dear Lord in heaven. He is once again with Aunt Rose & Grandpa & Grandma Laabs, which has to be such a comfort.
Debbie & James Heine left a message on June 6, 2010:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. And now Armin is in Heaven with his dear Rose.
left a message on June 6, 2010:
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family members.
Steven & Nancy Laabs left a message on June 5, 2010:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family now. Uncle Armin is at peace and has no pain and is now with Aunt Rose and Grandpa and Grandma Laabs in Heaven.
Weldon and Claire left a message on June 5, 2010:
Our warmest thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are extended to all of you. Weldon and Claire (Laabs) Schwiebert
left a message on June 5, 2010:
We are thinking of all of you today and would like to express our deepest sympathy. Love, Waldo and Lois
Steven & Nancy Laabs left a message on June 5, 2010:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family now. Uncle Armin is at peace and has no pain and is now with Aunt Rose and Grandpa and Grandma Laabs in Heaven.
Weldon and Claire left a message on June 5, 2010:
Our warmest thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are extended to all of you. Weldon and Claire (Laabs) Schwiebert
left a message on June 5, 2010:
We are thinking of all of you today and would like to express our deepest sympathy. Love, Waldo and Lois
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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