Service Information
June Mabel Haskin of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on January 4, 2023, at the age of 91 years.
A Memorial Service is planned for May 2023. Interment will be alongside her deceased husband, LeRoy W. Haskin, at Fort Snelling in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Obituary
June Mabel Haskin was born at 7:30 p.m. at home on May 2, 1931, to Arthur and Irene Jasmer (Kuhnke) in Bartlett Township, Todd County, Minnesota. June and her ten siblings grew up on a dairy and grain farm near Staples, Minnesota. June was confirmed June 4, 1944, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples. June attended country school through elementary, then she and her sister, Iris, stayed in Staples during the school year to attend high school. They worked at the St. Charles Hotel in Staples in exchange for meals and lodging.
June was united in marriage to Warren LeRoy Haskin on July 12, 1949. LeRoy, his father, and brother, Byron, all operated the Shell gas station in Staples. In 1962, LeRoy and June bought the Texaco service station in Winthrop, Minnesota, moving the family south. LeRoy died on July 29, 1986.
June worked for Finger Hut industries in Gaylord as a line supervisor, and the Winthrop School District as a teacher's aide and office assistant. She talked fondly about her time at the school and the many teachers she admired.
June and LeRoy were members of a 500-card club that met monthly during the winter. Both were active in the community theatre group in the 1960s and 70s. June directed the play Barefoot in the Park. She was very involved with her church, serving on most boards and teaching Sunday school. June became active in the Republican party in the mid-1960s through the 80s. She worked on state and national campaigns, helping candidates with their elections. June loved her home and took great care in decorating and upgrading it. She also enjoyed wearing fashionable clothing.
June is survived by her:
Children, Deborah (Bruce) Wilhelm of Winthrop, MN,
Rae Karty-Haskin (Chester Karty) of Fort Meyers, FL, and
Terry (Jon) Riggs of Fairmont, MN;
Grandchildren, Tanya (Jeff) Wiebold, Kolann Wilhelm, Tyler Karty, Adam Karty and Benjamin (Katie) Connerton Riggs;
3 great-grandchildren;
2 great-great-grandchildren;
Brother, Mark (Patti) Jasmer;
Sisters-in-law, Joretta Jasmer and Joann Jasmer;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
June was preceded in death by her Parents, Arthur and Irene Jasmer; Husband, LeRoy Haskins; Siblings, Roger Jasmer, Dorothy (Richard) Polkinghorn, Betty Beard, Iris (Lester) Swanson, Virgil (Joann) Jasmer, Arthur (Nora) Jasmer, Rose (Ted) Deitrick, Larry (Joretta) Jasmer and Dennis Jasmer.
Lorna Bartels-Flak says
Deepest Sympathy to the family of June Haskin. You girls had a great Mom and I am sure she will be remembered by the many that knew her.
Deb Wilhelm says
Thank you Lorna, your connection with mom was it school?
Mark and Patty Jasmer says
I am very sad about the loss of my last sibling. June was a strong person full of grit and passion. Many times we were at odds, but she always was my wise big sister. I hope she is reunited with her wonderful husband LeRoy a WWII P.O.W and the fammily members that preceded her. I’m sure they will be laughing, playing cards and reminiscing about the good times. It was such a wonderful trip.
June was a perfect example of the “Silent Generation”, don’t complain just keep your head down and keep working. Her life was structured around a strong religious belief in the Golden Rule. During her childhood she endured the Great Depression, saw the fall of Nazism and the catastrophic devastation made capable by the nuclear bomb. This lifestyle moulded her strong belief in God, family, country, which would manifest in her volunteer work later in life.
Our sincere sympathy, you will be missed.