Leon F. Haubrich, age 93 of New Ulm died peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.  Father Jerry Meidl will celebrate the Mass, and burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, and continue from 9-10:30 am on Saturday all at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm.

To leave on online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Leon is survived by his children, Ruth (Haubrich) Berreman of Eagan, Pat (Carol) Haubrich of New Ulm, Greg (Kim) Haubrich of New Ulm, Rachel Haubrich (Steve) Alwin of Chandler, Arizona; his 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; his brother, Thomas Haubrich of New Ulm; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 68 years, Marian Haubrich in 2020; his daughter, Kathy Haubrich; grandson, Eric Berreman; his brother, Robert Haubrich; his sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Leo Eckstein; and his sister-in-law, Frances Haubrich.

Leon Francis Haubrich was born May 31, 1930, in New Ulm to Edward and Josephine (Arnoldy) Haubrich.  Growing up in New Ulm, Leon was a 1948 graduate from Cathedral High School.  Leon was united in marriage to Marian Dietz on November 27, 1951, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls.  Together they worked on their farm in Milford Township where they raised their five children.  Leon actively farmed for 70 years until the age of 88.  In recent years, he still helped his son and grandson on the farm with bailing hay, plowing, and especially enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler to check the crops.  In addition to growing corn and soybeans, he grew cannery crops for Del-Monte for many years and raised cattle and hogs.  Leon loved the land, the farm, and nature.    He was a hard-working, strong provider for his children and grandchildren, and loved to tease and make the grandkids laugh.  Leon was a natural athlete and enjoyed playing baseball for Cathedral High School and later in life, softball for the church softball team as a left-handed pitcher and first baseman.  He also enjoyed attending Essig baseball games.  In service to his community, Leon served as the Milford Township Supervisor and Chairman for 46 years from 1969-2015.  As an active member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, Leon was active with the St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Catholic United as well as the Knights of Columbus.  Although Leon lived a strong 93 years, he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Countless memories of Leon will forever stay in the hearts and minds of all who knew him best.  Blessed be those memories.

Memorials are preferred to NUACS, the Oak Hills Living Center, or the donor's choice.