John Haberle

John Haberle

April 24, 1952 - October 31, 2022

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MADISON- John Peter Martin Haberle, age 70, of Fitchburg, formerly of Verona, passed away on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was born at Methodist Hospital in Madison, on April 24, 1952, the son of John Lawrence Haberle and Wilma Helen (Ferris) Haberle.


John was a graduate of East High School in 1970 and the UW-Madison in 1974, with degrees in physical education and business. He taught elementary physical education in Northern Illinois and later changed to a career in business and worked at Ahrens Cadillac in Madison and later at Smith Motors in Fort Atkinson as a sales consultant and business manager.


John was active in several community and national causes. He enjoyed hosting cook outs at their home for his children’s sports teams. He was coach and agency manager for Verona Area Special Olympics with a highlight of coaching athletes at Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Wash. He volunteered for several years to serve food to seniors at the Fitchburg Senior Center and later was Vice President of Friends of Fitchburg Senior Center.


John was an avid golfer and enjoyed arranging golf outings with many of his golfing friends at golf courses around Madison and around Wisconsin. He attended several PGA golf championships in several states and volunteered at the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge in Madison. John was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the UW Badgers and Green Bay Packers.


John is survived by his current partner in life, Cheryl Hamilton and her sons, Chad and Shane (Krista) Hamilton; former wife and mother of his children, Linda Haberle; children, Kathleen (Eric) Bisek of New Prague, Minn., and Jonathan Haberle of Middleton, Wis.; two grandchildren; nephew, Steven (Sue) Brandon; and nieces, Julie (Tom) Rode, Katy (companion, Matthew) Conroy and Amy (Brian) Robson.


He was preceded in death by his father, John in 1952; mother, Wilma in 1985; half-sisters, Colleen (L. Knox) Brandon and Patricia Roe; half-brother, Thomas Haberle; nephew, Patrick Brandon; and his grandparents.


A celebration of life will be held at BENVENUTO'S ITALIAN GRILL, 2949 Triverton Pike Drive, Fitchburg, Wis., from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Daryl Booth
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John was a good man , went to Sherman and East schools , nice guy never had a bad word about anyone , God bless
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Marcia Griskavich
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I first met John when I joined the Fitchburg Senior Center Friends board of directors over 6 years ago. He was the Vice President. He worked on the Pancake Breakfast committee, helping as the procurement person, working with local grocery stores to get the best prices on pancake mix, syrup, sausages, eggs, and all the other things needed. Even after John finished his commitment to the Friends, I contacted him by email. He helped me solve an issue with a later Pancake Breakfast. He was a good guy and made us laugh. So sorry for your loss.
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Linda Davis-Brown
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My deepest sympathies are extended to John's family. I had the pleasure of working with John at Ahrens Cadillac many years ago. He had a great sense of humor. Linda Davis-Brown
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Jon Quade
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I worked with John many years ago at Ahrens Cadillac - Olds, and as many will tell you, once you were friends with him you were friends for good. He loved when I'd occasionally join him on the golf course, but mostly because I'm terrible and he'd always beat me. I was blessed to reconnect with him over the last year and will remember him fondly.
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Mike Slepekis
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I was deeply saddened to hear of John passing. Every year I looked for John at our high school reunion. I certainly wish we could have connected. I have great memories as we were trying out for our high school baseball team together. May God Bless you John Sincerely, Mike Slepekis
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Bonnie Marty
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I am so sad to hear this. I so enjoyed working with him. We had a special connection. He will be truly missed. U until we meet again I will think of you. Sending hugs Cheryl. He truly loved you.

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