On September 20, 2025 Jim Haubein, loving husband and father left this world to join our Lord and Savior in Heaven.
Dad was born on July 31, 1935 in Lockwood, MO to parents, Ted and Lucile Haubein. He was delivered on the kitchen table weighing a whopping13 pounds. After being placed on the counter by the doctor, Dad immediately rolled over and lifted himself up by his elbows, sizing everyone up in the room as if to say “I have arrived!”
Dad’s family moved to Nevada, MO where he graduated from Nevada High School in 1953. As Dad liked to tell it, while sitting in his car at a stop light a young woman jumped into his passenger seat, and that’s how he met our mother. On January 29, 1956 James Lee Haubein married Joan Lucille Eyer. They moved to Independence, MO where they welcomed daughters Sherril, Linda, Lisa and Jodi. To support his family, Dad worked 2 jobs while attending college and graduated from Rockhurst College in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration.
In 1973 Dad and Mom moved the family to Helena, where Dad worked for the State of Montana until he and Mom retired in 1993.
Dad loved everything about Montana. He was an avid fly fisherman and a master at tying flies. He loved woodworking and gun smithing. He was also a man of all skills, he could do plumbing, electrical work and building. Dad loved sharing his knowledge with others. He and Mom loved to spend time at their cabin in Lincoln, where they would participate in all sorts of shenanigans with the neighbors. Dad loved being surrounded by his family and friends. His favorite times were over the 4th of July in Lincoln where we would all show up for the annual family reunion.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Lucile Haubein, brother and sister-in-law Ted and Marilyn Haubein, sister-in-law Dana Haubein, brother-in-law Wes Eyer, sister-in-law Sally Spangler, niece, Wendee Eyer, nephews Mark Haubein and Dale Haubein.
Dad is survived by his loving wife Joan of 69 years; daughters and sons-in-law Sherril and Dave Senn, Linda and Dan Gaughan, Lisa and Jaime Johnson, Jodi and Leonard Peters; Grandchildren Jay Gaughan and Hannah Nordhagen, Darsen Gaughan and Jessica Bucy, Nathan and Theresa Senn, Jason and Laura Senn, Ashely Peters, Ben and Stephanie Peters, Conner and Lizzie Peters; great grandchildren, Caden Gaughan, Trey Higgins, Quentin Gaughan, Theo Senn and Ada Peters; and brother Merle Haubein, sister-in-law June Eyer, brother-in-law Jim Spangler and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Dad had a legendary sense of humor, a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye and he died “fat and happy”.
A celebration of life will be held October 3 at 11:00 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, 3580 N Benton Ave, Helena. Donations can be made to Our Redeemer’s or Helena Food Share.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 3, 2025
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
3580 N. Benton Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 3, 2025
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
3580 N. Benton Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
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Jon Moe says
We have lost a wonderful person and friend with Jim’s passing. I have known Jim since his arrival in Helena in 1993. I liked to joke that I taught him everything he knew but in reality he was way ahead of me in every way. Our careers took different paths, but when I returned to Helena in 1992 after eight years in Colorado, Jim was instrumental in getting me back in the flow. An
incredibly nice man, a terrific sense of humor, and a good friend. Jim, you will be missed. Blessings to Joan, Linda, and rest of the family. Rest in peace, my friend.
Nita Simons McCauley says
Jim was one of the big bosses when I worked at Department of Institutions in Helena, but you never would have known that. He was inclusive, kind, caring and a lot of fun! He had a smile and a twinkle in his eye and you knew he welcomed you in. May beautiful memories fill your hearts.
Rod Applegate says
Lisa, Linda and Family.
I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I’m sending your family my thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time.
Sue Wilke says
Sherril, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad.
Peace,
Sue Wilke
Gail ZImmer says
Linda and family
I was just thinking about your dad the other day and what a wonderful person he was. He was my boss at the Dept of Institutions. He was a wonderful mentor and person. He was always eager to help one understand the SBAS accounting and budgeting system and workings. He was one of the best bosses/mentors I had working for the State.
May God bless you greatly during this time.
Dave Lewis says
Another good man gone. Those of us who worked with Jim appreciated all he did to bring Montana state Government into modern day accounting. No one gave more than Jim.
Tim & Kathy Royston says
Dear Haubein Family,
Sorry to read about your dad’s passing. May you all cherish all your memories and smile. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tim & Kathy