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Ed Haman
Edwin John Haman, 71, passed into eternal life on April 29, 2024, from complications after a heart attack.
Ed was born on October 19, 1952, to Adam and Juliana (Kuntz) Haman, the 11th of what would be 12 total children. They were a hard-working Catholic farm family, but as the youngest son in the family to parents who had already had ten children, Ed learned how to get away with things to have his fun, while still keeping everyone’s affection. His siblings – as many as there were – were lifelong friends of Ed, and he would talk with them frequently.
After graduating from St. James High School in 1970, he tried his hand at college but eventually returned to New Rockford to begin work. He moved in with his buddy, Carter Richter. He always appreciated a local businessman from the time, who trusted Ed with his first line of credit to buy some dishes and furniture.
He married JoAnn Gaffrey in 1978, and together had three sons, Clinton, Gregory, and Mitchell. During that time, Ed found his niche, probably molded as the youngest son in his family, as a salesman. He sold parts for farm equipment and cattle feed in Bismarck and New Rockford, and later sold machinery at Warren Implement in Sheyenne, alongside his good friend, Dean Warren.
His heart was with cattle, however, and the family settled on a ranch east of New Rockford, where Ed began his own herd. In 1989, he took over the job left vacant at the death of his friend and mentor in the cattle business, Cliff Dablow, at the Wishek Livestock Market in Wishek, ND. The ranch became a busy place on Thursdays and Fridays when it transformed into a shipping yard for cattlemen in the area to truck their cattle down for the Saturday sale.
Ed and JoAnn separated in 1996. After a number of years, the ranch was sold and Ed worked various jobs, spending a few years again at Warren Implement and at the Eddy County Soil Conservation district, planting shelter belts and cover crops for farmers in the area. He always found jobs that could give him the space to balance his gift of gab with time to himself to think about the world. He eventually settled on a small ranch on the west edge of New Rockford, where he could have just as many sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, or cats as he wanted at any given time. He was an avid blood donor. He boasted about having given blood 42 times, and loved receiving messages when his blood donation was used.
Ed leaves behind many who will miss him, friends, family, and professional acquaintances. He is survived by his sons, Clinton, Fr. Greg, and Mitchell, and granddaughter, Addysen. He is also survived by ten siblings, LeRoy (Christine), Loraine Bourdeau, Joe, Doris Gross, Ray, Irene (Larry) Valstad, Angela Charpentier, Rita, Donna (Myron) Berglund, and Barb (Tim) LaBarr, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Juliana, one brother, Duain, a nephew, Damian, and several in-laws.
Ed passed away with the sacraments of the Church and his eldest son by his side. He will long be fondly remembered.
Ed’s Visitation will be Sunday, 5:00-7:00PM with a Rosary Service at 6:30PM followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00PM all at St. John’s Catholic Church, New Rockford.
A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, New Rockford.
His Burial will be at the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Ed was a super good man. He was always nice to me as a child, and now as an adult and former neighbor. Clinton, Mitch and Gregory…..you all hold a special place in my heart, and are like little brothers to me (from childhood years). My heart breaks for you….John and I will always be here for you. May you rest in peace Ed….enjoying the farm life from above.
My condolences to all of the Haman family
Ardis Cannon Mills
To Father Haman and family. Our condolences go out to you and your family. You will be in our prayers.
I am a parishoner in Wahpeton, ND…..we are so blessed to have Fr. Greg with us…..I offer my sympathy to Fr. Greg and his family in the loss of his dad, Ed. i am convinced, even being a priest, the loss of a parent is not easy, BLESS you all in the coming days, HUGS to all…….
My prayers are with you. Your Dad was very proud of you boys. So sorry for your loss.
I’m so glad I got to see you a couple of years back at Uncle Duain’s funeral and celebration of life. You will be greatly missed, Uncle Ed. Love you!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Fr. Greg’s dad Edwin. May the rest in peace. Amen.
Our sincere condolences to you Clint and your family. Your dad was a good guy. Loved visiting with him. Our prayers and condolences.
SO SORRY to know the passing of your dad Father Haman. May he rest in peace. Prayers for you and family.
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, May he rest in peace. I remember the Haman kids when I went to the Brantford school. what a fun family to be around. lots of fond memories.
Father Haman, sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
Father Greg, I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. May God give you the strength you need to face the difficult days ahead.
Clinton, Gregory and Mitchell, I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was quite a character and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. I will be thinking of all of you in the days and weeks to come.
Ed, my Bud, you will be missed. I will miss the many talks and laughs about our upbringing being SO different than the rest of our siblings. we had many good times…and some no one even knows about! Your boys will forever be taken care of by many uncles and aunts. You are in a MUCH better place now, but that doesn’t come easy for the rest of us. Does God love your cowboy hat as much as you do? love you!!
Gonna miss those phone calls where we pick up just as we left off. Kids often drive the conversation. I was welcomed in to 11 in laws, married to the baby sister, just a twenty year old Air Force Airman. Ed made the welcome a little more comfortable and became fast friends as well as family. Love You Ed. Rest well
Our sympathies and prayers! Deacon Ken and Tammy
Father Greg,
Jim and I are saddened to hear about your dad. We will be thinking of you and your family and keeping you in our prayers.
Ed was an incredible person whom I will hold close to my heart.
sorry to hear of Ed’s passing hugs and prayers to his son’s He was always friendly He’ll be missed
Father Hamon May God hold you in the palm of his hands as you go through this time in your life.
Sending you and your family thoughts and prayers for comfort and healing. I’m sorry for your loss.
Father Haman, so sorry for the loss of your father. Hugs to you and your family.
Father Greg,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Brad, Deanna, Wyatt & Ava
Father Haman, sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, thoughts and prayers to you and your family in the difficult days ahead. God Bless!
Our deepest sympathies to the Haman family. Ed was a wonderful friend to all of us here at Wishek. His great smile and wonderful sense of humor will be remembered always.
To Father Haman and his Brothers, Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Live on in dads memory
Those who hope in the Lord will have renewed strength.
Fr Greg, our sincere sympathy in the death of your Dad, to you and all your family!
Your home town, New Rockford, holds a dear & happy memory ♥.. my Dad was a freight conductor for GreatNorthernRR, yrs ago.. he brought home his little girl/me, a pair of cowboy boots, from New Rockford! l loved them! He died when I was 7.. spose I was 4 or 5 when I got those boots? anyhow happy memories about your home town!!! God Bless & Comfort you each during this time of loss. JMJ & all the Saints pray for us all!!!
Father Haman,
Being your parishioners from St. John’s in Wahpeton, Ken and I send condolences and sympathy on the loss of your father. May all of your family and friends be blessed with fond memories of happiness and love in remembering your dad. Sending our LOVE to you, now and always.
May Ed’s Sons friends, acquaintances, and Special Friends, WB, hopefully find peace and comfort in their memories of Ed. In time, I pray those memories bring joy and a whole lot of laughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Father Greg. Losing a parent is one of the hardest obstacles we face in this life, as you were there to witness all of my emotions. Believing he is now your Guardian Angel will give you peace and harmony in the days to come. Hugs to you, keep your faith and know he’s in Gods country now💗✝️
Ed will be missed. So sorry for your loss. He loved to talk and tell stories to people. Cherish your memories hold on to them and your loved ones till we meet him in heaven. Prayers to you all.
My condolences to Ed’s family. He was a great person, always had his Cowboy hat and that friendly smile on his face. Always had time to visit were ever you met. I got to know him and become friends when he worked at Warren Imp. He was a great salesman. I will always remember him. Family and friends of Ed Take care
Clint and Mitch
Thinking of you guys as you start your next adventure in life without “Mr. Ed”. Ed was a hands-on cattle hauler. He would give a helping hand if needed. One time he even saved my Dads, (Micky Whetham) life when the cattle decided to use him as a punching bag. RIP “Mr. Ed”
You will be missed!
Kathy and Corey
So sorry for your loss he was a. Good man. Jo and Vic Vilhauer
My condolences to all the Haman families.
Ed was so fun to visit with. His stories would bring smiles and laughter when I needed it the most. He always brightened up the day. Sure will miss his kindness and zest for life. God Bless.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad Ed. Father Greg my thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
He will be greatly missed by all the people he touch.
God’s Blessings and comfort in this time. 🙏💗✝️
Very sorry for your loss.I’m a cousin
I’m so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was always kind to me. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers going out to his family.
He was a really great man. He had such a unique attitude about life a very unique person who will be sadly missed by all, but especially by his family you all know that there isn’t many in the town of New Rockford that won’t be keeping memories of “Ed Haman” alive for years to come. May God and his angels Help you through this hard time.
to the Family of Mr. Haman, may God Bless you as you mourn the loss of your Father. Cherish the memories and share with others who knew and loved him.
Dear Father Greg was so sorry to hear of your dads passing I met him at the church in Dickey. He was a gentleman, like you are Father stay safe, Glenda and I will always love you Father Greg. I hope God can bring comfort to your family. Pat BTW Bless you Father
We are so sad to hear of Ed’s passing. We send our condolences to the family.
so sorry for your loss😢he will be missed he was always so friendly and kind prayers for you all 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sorry to hear about Eddie, seems that’s what we called him many many moons ago. We had so much fun when we got together, wonderful growing up days.
I want to send my condolences to Ed’s family and fellow friends. Always cherish the wonderful memories! I have been looking for a comment on Ed’s friendly low rumbling laugh that you could only hear coming from him.