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Howard Haeder

August 16, 1945 ~ April 10, 2026

Born in: Huron, South Dakota
Resided in: Granite Falls, Minnesota

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Served by: Reck Funeral Home - Miller

Howard Haeder, 80, of Granite Falls, MN, and formerly of Wolsey, SD, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Wessington, SD.

A Celebration of Howard’s life will be held at a later date.

He was born August 16, 1945, at Sprague Hospital, Huron, SD, to Richard and Mary (Allbee) Haeder.  Howard attended school in Wolsey, Huron, and Miller.

Howard primarily worked as a truck driver, over-the-road and local hauling. The man never met a stranger.

He was an avid sportsman. Hunting and fishing gave him great joy. He also enjoyed playing pool. He was inducted into the SDABA, VENA, and Heartland Hall of Fame.

Howard leaves behind his wife, Linda of Granite Falls, MN; daughter, Laura (Clyde) Elwood of Rapid City, SD, son, Jason (Autumn) Haeder of Montevideo, MN; granddaughter, Kimberlie (Jimmy) Hanks of Wessington, SD; great grandson, Hayes Hanks; brothers: Tom (Carolyn) Haeder of Maple Hill, KS, and Doug (Dorothy) Haeder of Mankato, MN; sister, Mary (Scott) Martens of Watertown, SD; sister-in-law, Becky Kjose of Alcester, SD; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary (Allbee) Haeder; and brother, Daniel Haeder.

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Howard’s arrangements.

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  1. Linda , so sorry to hear about Howard he was a wonderful man and he touch so many lives! He will be missed from everyone he knew!! Rest in Peace Howard !! The Arthur and Lisa Wenzel !!

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  2. Laura I’m so sorry to see this post. Hugs and condolences to all the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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  3. I was saddened to read of Howard’s passing. My sympathies to you Linda and to your family.

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  4. Linda I’m so very sorry to hear about Howard. My prayers are with you and the family. 💗🙏💗🙏

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  5. LINDA AND FAMILY
    SO SORRY TO READ THIS. IT WAS ALWAYS FUN AT POOL TOURNAMENTS .. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
    JOSH LUCKETT & DAWN LUCKETT

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  6. So sorry for your loss – hugs and prayers to you all.

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  7. So sorry for your loss – hugs and prayers to you all during this difficult time.

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  8. Darrell and Cindy Sheridan says:

    April 10, 2026

    Linda, Laura and Jason,
    We are so sorry for your loss. We all had some fun times. He will be missed.

    Darrell and Cindy Sheridan

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  9. Linda, Laura and Jason i am so truly sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers here. Asking God to help you through this difficult time and in the tough days ahead. He will indeed be missed by a great many but i know more so by all of you. Sending big hugs your way.

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  10. Melvin & I were schocked when we read about Howard’s passing! We are so glad that we were able to share his 80th Birthday with him. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and sustain you with his grave. We have such great memories with all of you. Love you all, Melvin & Debbie

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  11. Rod and Carol Tompkins says:

    April 11, 2026

    Linda and family, we are so sad to hear of Howard’s passing. Prayers for you all.

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  12. Dear Linda, Laura, Jason, Tom, Doug and all of Howard’s family:
    This breaks our hearts! So many great memories of spending time with Howard and you. He was a great friend and a good hunting and fishing companion.
    His smile lit up the room and he always enjoyed a good laugh when we visited.
    May God in his infinite love for His children, be with you all and wrap his loving arms around you and give you the peace of knowing that you will see Howard again. Love and hugs to all of you! Marlin and Val

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