Bill Habinger

Bill Habinger, 88, of Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake, MN, died April 28, 2025, He passed away peacefully of natural causes.

He was born on February 20th, 1937, to William Habinger and Audrey (Habinger) Garrett in Mankato, MN.

Bill attended Mankato High School and graduated in 1958.

He married Marilyn Thompson on October 8th, 1960, and they had four children, Linda Paschall, Dean Habinger, Becky Thorson, and Sara Boldthen

He worked for his Uncle Jack as a Coil Winder and retired from Midwest Electric after 39 years.

He was always tinkering with anything he could and tried figuring out how things work, even at an early age. He enjoyed working on cars, watching movies and documentaries. He also enjoyed spending time with the family. He took trips to Texas, Arizona, California, Washington and Wyoming with the family. He also took a trip to Washington and up to Alaska to see the Northern Lights and the Alaskan Pipeline.

Bill survived by his wife, Marilyn Habinger and children, Linda Paschall, Dean Habinger, Becky Thorson, and Sara Boldthen.

Grandchildren, Chae Habinger, Jessica Squires, Jackie Anderson (Logan), Susie Parr (Aaron), William Paschall (Angela), Ben Thorson, Heather Conway, Nick Thorson, Trae Boldthen, Josh Mitchell, Ryan Boldthen (Rachel), Amanda Franklin, Rachel Boldthen.

Great Grandchildren Markell, Justin, Tyler, Brayden, CJ, Ashlyn, Baylee, Sklyer, Greysyx, and Solene.

Great Great Grandson Brayson

He was preceded in death by his Parents William Habinger, Audrey Garrett, Sister and Brother-In-Law Beverly Engesser (Oscar), Son-In-Law’s Ken Thorson, Chad Boldthen, Great Grandson Maurice Squires.

memorial service

Graveside Service

May 7, 2025

Woodland Hills Funeral Home 1605 Woodland Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Celebration of Life on May 7th 2025 at 12pm

Sibley Park at the Giving Barn

900 Mound Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services