Norman Lee Haskins

Norman Lee Haskins, age 90 of Eau Claire passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Care Partners in Eau Claire under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Norman was born on July 17, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Mildred Marie C. Nordstrom Haskins and Lantz Norman Haskins.

He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1952. Then, went into the Air Force right after graduation and served in Korea. He was Honorably discharged in 1956.

He worked for Kinney Shoes, Lang Canning Company and retired from United Paper / Pope Talbot after 32 years.

Norman married Darlene LaVon Stai on October 19, 1957, and she passed away Feb. 9, 2007. They had 3 children Dawn (Mike Marheine) of Cadott, Larry of Eau Claire and Bruce (Anita) of Mondovi.

Norm loved fishing, watching, and cheering on the Packers and Brewers and playing cards, especially cribbage with his sons right up until the end.

He was preceded by Darlene, and his parents. He was also Preceded by companion Caryl Rihn July 15, 2013

He was survived by his children, grandchildren Liz (Joe Gilles), Jake (Kelly), Vince (Brianna) and Lantz (Kristine), great grandchildren Austin, Sadie, Ayden, Hunter, Brooklyn, Haylee, Shane, Rylie and Boston. And his companion LuAnn Milller of Eau Claire.

A visitation will take place at 10 am until the time of service on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Hulke Family Funeral Home. Memorial service will conclude the visitation Monday at 11 am. Pastor John Van Gorkom will officiate. Private family comital services will follow the memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington. Per Norm’s request, please wear Packer and Brewer attire instead of dress clothes.

Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.

Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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