Obituaries
Clara K Hauber
07/16/2010
Clara K. Hauber, 95, of 3345 Daykin Court, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday,
July 19, at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2659 Kennedy Road.
She was born on May 12, 1915, in Dubuque, daughter of Peter J. and Mary (Vitzthum) Schmitt. She married Everett A. Hauber on May 20, 1935, at St. Mary's Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1998.
Clara managed the National Tea Co. during World War II. She then opened and operated, with her husband, the Knotty Pine Motel, which was the first motel in Dubuque. They later opened and operated the West Pine Motel and Saddle Club and then the Terrace Motel. Clara and Everett also started the Regal Limousine Service, which was the first limousine service in Dubuque.
She was involved in the Iowa Chapter of the American Motel Association and an active volunteer with the American Red Cross for 45 years. Clara also was a long-time member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish and United Commercial Travelers Association. She was very involved with the Dubuque County Fair for
50 years. She won Best of Shows for baking and canning, and received hundreds of blue ribbons.
Surviving are two sons, James T. (Mary) Hauber and E. Thomas Hauber, both of Dubuque; five daughters, Joan A. (Larry) O'Toole, of Newport Beach, Calif., Carole S. Stoewer, of Long Beach, Calif., Nancy A. Watson, of Dubuque, Barbara J. (Edward) Mickelsen, of Moline, Ill., and Jean (Ted) Joslun, of Waukegan, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Lawrence and Thomas O'Toole, Kathryn and Stephen Stoewer, Kristin Carlson, Stephanie Krinock and Brian James Hauber; 10 great-grandchildren, Andrew and Jillian Stoewer, Matthew, Madelynn and Stephen Carlson, Madison, Grace and Chloelle O'Toole, Clarissa and Jacob Krinock; two sisters, Evelyn Hillery and Mary Hostert, both of Dubuque; and a brother, George Schmitt, of Dubuque.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gerald Stoewer; her sister, Armella "Bobbie" Kluck Bracket; and two brothers, Bernard and Peter J. Schmitt.
Memorials may be given to American Red Cross of the Tri-States, Dubuque County Fair, and the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com.
The Hauber family wishes to thank Dr. Bruce Abele, M.D. and the nurses and staff at Mercy Medical Center for their care and support.
Memorial Messages
Message from: Baird
Jim/Tom and families , I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Your mother was a wonderful lady.If I can do anything for you please let me know.
Message from: Tom Bertsch
E-mail Address: tombertsch@earthcom.us
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady. Tom Bertsch
Message from: Kathy & Gary Sisler
E-mail Address: kathysisler@grar.com
Although we can't be there in person, we are with you in spirit and in your hearts. Clara will be missed, she was so loved. She was a special person. Take Care, Love, Kathy & Gary
Message from: Tom Roseliep
Jim and family..
My deepest sympathy on the death of your mother.
She certainly had an interesting life.
Tom Roseliep
Message from: MaryJoSullivanMcMahon
E-mail Address: sully2816@yahoo.com
I remember Playing @ Kluck's and clara would always come to see Bobbie Kluck they would be laughing and having a great time I went to Viz with Pat carol behind us and Joan ahead of us Always hard to give up our loved ones Clara was always laughing MaryJo Sullivan McMahon Valley Ne
Message from: Alan Bergman
To Jim and Tom and all the other sibblings I dont know you have my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. I know it"s hard but it will get better. So once again I am really sorry for your loss. Call me if you need anything Jim. Alan Bergman and Family 563-581-6679
Message from: Craig Decker, Director TSC, Goodwill Ind SEW Great
On behalf of Jean Hauber-Joslun's coworkers, we express our sincere condolances to the entire family on the loss of your mother Clara. We know everyone cared for her deeply and respected all she has accomplished in her life. We trust she will be helping and caring for all from heaven above.
Message from: sally and dick stoewer
Although we are not able to be there, you know we are there in spirit and our love. She was such a great lady and I know what a great loss it is for her family. Just imagine the stories she will be able to tell in heaven. We will certainly be looking for her star tonight.
The Stoewer family of Baton Rouge, La and Fredericksburg, VA
Message from: Dan & Tammy Molitor
Our deepest sympathy, may your Mother rest in peace. Our prayers are with you Mrs. Jean and your family.
Dan & Tammy Molitor
Message from: NEIL BROOKS
Jim and Family.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my family’s prayers and thoughts. I will always remember Clara and her never ending supply of treats and dessert samples. She definitely touched my life in a most pleasant, honest and genuine way. I only wish you the best through this most difficult time and look forward to visiting sometime soon when I’m back in the area.
Message from: Tim Fleming
Jim and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our sympathy.
Tim and Sue Fleming
Message from: Debbie Konichek (Mickelsen)
Barb and family,
I am so very sorry to hear that your mother has passed. I pray that you and your family find peace in your time of loss. Though I met your mother a few times, she was always a kind, caring, and loving woman. Her goodness will be missed...
My deepest condolences,
Debbie
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