Florence R. Haddeman, of Eau Claire, WI passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 in Colfax. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend who always cared about others.
Florence was born on October 4, 1925 in Mondovi, WI, the daughter of Archie and Edna (Moyer) Miles. She graduated from Mondovi High School in 1943, spending her final high school semester at UW-EC. She worked at Kresge’s Department Store and the luncheon room at UniRoyal. In February 28, 1948 she married Edgar (Mike) Haddeman. They lived in Eau Claire and built a home on Highway 37.
Florence loved spending time with family doing puzzles, reading (especially mysteries), traveling, fishing playing cards, shaking dice, and making beautiful cross stitch pictures that are enjoyed by many family members and friends.
Florence, a very sweet and special aunt, will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Betty Haddeman and Agnes Haddeman, along with many neighbors and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Edna; husband, Mike; sister, Betty (Herman) Hayden; brothers-in-law, Thomas, Pat, Jack, Lee, Wallace, and Earl; sisters-in-law, May Dawson, Ada Vogler, Marie Stai, Glen Nassau Stanton, Lela Riggers, Ethyl Wold, and Laurel Albright.
Per Florence’s request a private burial will be held and she wished that memorials go the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
Smith Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.smithfuneralec.com.