Kenneth ‘Ken’ Haubiel, 68, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on October 31st, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio overlooking his beloved Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Ken is survived by siblings Terry, Tom (Brenda) and Peg; Kathi (John) mother of his sons Brian, Danny (Kami) and Tyler, and grandchildren Olivia, Gavin, Aiden, Zander, Chesney and Emmy. He was preceded in death his by his mother, Kathryn, stepfather, Thomas, and sister, Judith.
Attending Delaware Hays High School before enlisting in the United States Naval Academy where he served for three years, Ken then earned a degree from Orlando College before dedicating much of his life to helping others in drug and alcohol recovery services for 30+ years.
One of his greatest joys was coaching his sons on the ball field. Ken coached in the JABC baseball organization starting in 1990 and served as the President of the Organization from 2005 to 2008.
After stepping aside from coaching in 2008 and seeing his youngest son graduate, Coach Ken transitioned to being the biggest fan of his grandchildren thriving in his role as ‘Papa Haubs’ whether it was in the stands at the field, being on the golf course, casting a line in the pond, or telling his famous story of the time he caught a shark.
Ken touched many lives and spent a lifetime serving others, leaving behind fond memories and friends of Bill W., along with colleagues, coaches and former players from his time on the ball field and countless others along the way.
A memorial service celebrating the life and achievements of our beloved Papa Haubs will be held on Saturday, November 9th at the Shiloh American Legion Hall located at 4 East Main Street, Shiloh, OH from 1 – 4 PM where we plan to cheer on the Buckeyes together one last time.
Funeral Home: Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society
Website: www.ohiocremation.org