Luverne Haala

There will be a parish prayer service at 6:30pm at the funeral home on Wednesday. The family prefers memorials to the donor's choice. Luverne A. Haala, 73, of Sleepy Eye, MN, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Luverne Albert Haala was born on May 3, 1936 in New Ulm to Florian Veronica (Kloeckl) Haala. He grew up in Siegel Township and attended District 10 country school and St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. Luverne farmed with his father prior to marriage. He married Marlys A. Mathiowetz on June 10, 1957 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. They made their home and farmed on Luverne's home place until retiring in 1990. They later moved to Sleepy Eye and Luverne moved to the Sleepy Eye Care Center in 2006. Luverne was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, COF and was active with the Siegel Ball Park. He enjoyed bowling, playing ball, cards, concertina, fishing and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marlys of Sleepy Eye, son, Ron (Jolene) Haala of Inver Grove Heights, four grandchildren, Jessi Klein, Cory Haala, Danielle Haala, Ryan Haala, brothers-in-law, Richard (Agnes) Mathiowetz of Fairfax, Lowell (Judy) Mathiowetz of Sleepy Eye, Pat (Jane) Mathiowetz of Middleton, WI, Duane (Carol) Mathiowetz of Mill Valley, CA, sister-in-law, Diana Ubel of New Ulm and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law, Ronald and Gerald Mathiowetz.