Florence E. Haberl's Obituary
Florence E., nee Metter, Haberl, 93 years, of Columbia, IL. Born August 11, 1924, in Columbia, IL, departed this life on December 6, 2017, in Waterloo, IL.
Mrs. Haberl was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, sang in the choir and served as a soloist for many years, she also served on the church consistory and was the college student reporter for 32 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, formerly known as the Monroe Chapter 597 and now the Rob Morris Chapter 98. She served as Worthy Matron, grand lecturer and instructed the chapter for eight years. Other organizations included the Al Sihah 29, Daughters of the Nile, Columbia Library Board for 25 years and a former member of the Friends of the Library. She was a member of the Columbia Historical Society, Columbia Senior Citizens, the Columbia Sister Cities, Columbia Centennial Committee and a member of the Sangerbund Group. She had the honor of representing Illinois by cutting the ribbon for the dedication of the original Jefferson Barracks Bridge in 1944.
She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Clifford W. Haberl and her parents Albert and Cora, nee Baltz, Metter.
Surviving are her son, Eugene (Jacqueline) Haberl of Columbia, IL; loving grandson, Jeffrey Haberl and great-grandchildren, William and Grace Haberl of O'Fallon, IL. Other close relatives, and many dear friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 10, 2017, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, and on Monday, December 11, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday December 11, at the church with Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL, 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
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