Carl E. Haemig

Carl Ernest Haemig, age 95, of Livingston, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He passed away at Frontier Assisted Living Community, under the loving care of the staff and Livingston HospiceCare. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A memorial service with military honors will be held on JUNE 11, 2014, AT 2:00 P.M. AT GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CORNER OF 9TH AND CLARK IN LIVINGSTON. Military honors will follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery. Carl was born on March 16, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of Albert and Mattie (Plummer) Haemig. He received his education in Minneapolis and was a high school graduate in the class of 1937. Following graduation, Carl went to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington State and in northern Minnesota. Carl entered active military service in the United States Army on November 12, 1939, and served his country during WW II. Carl served in the medical Corps and Patton's 737th Tank Battalion. He served in France, Luxembourg, Rhineland, and Germany. He received an Honorable Discharge on September 27, 1945. Upon his discharge from the military, he attended art school in Minneapolis. He then worked as a cook in the Civil Service for 13 years. He met his first wife while cooking for Woolworth Department Store in Seattle. After that he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years as a postal clerk, retiring in 1978. Carl was married three times, first to Rose Marie Keeley on October 10, 1946 in Seattle, WA; to Holly Marie Kleba on August 1, 1958 in Seattle, WA; and to Betty Rae (Beatty) Francis on April 12, 1991 in Livingston, MT. All of his wives preceded him in death. Carl enjoyed painting, having painted many pictures of Washington and Montana scenery. He also enjoyed painting trains, and making sketches, especially on greeting cards to family members. He studied the Scriptures, attended Bible studies, and he especially loved flying the flag on his front porch. He recited Scripture verses, along with his family and friends, up to within a week of his passing. He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends, often telling fascinating stories of his life, especially his war years. He took several trips with his son, exploring our beautiful country. He also traveled with his wife, Betty, visiting family and friends. He loved his Lord, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Carl was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, The American Legion, and the Park County Senior Center. He entered the military service on November 12, and passed away on November 12, the day after Veteran's Day. Being devoutly patriotic, he always saluted the flag, standing at attention. About one month before his passing, Lee took him for a "walk" in his wheelchair. As they were about to enter his home at the Frontier, he asked Lee to stop while he saluted the flag just outside the door. He was unable to stand at attention, but he saluted just the same. Carl is survived by his son Larry E. Haemig and wife Jane, of Lake Stevens, WA.; daughter Linda L. Westfall and husband Phil of Sandpoint, ID and Yuma, AZ; step-daughter Darlene Walker and husband Tom of Camano Island, WA; step-daughter Louella LaBounty of Shoreline, WA; step-son Vern Beatty and wife Diane of Ridott, IL; and step-daughter Lee Parriott and husband Joe of Livingston, MT. He is survived by numerous grand-children and great-grandchildren, and his dear brother, Ernest A. Haemig and wife Jean of Minneapolis, MN. He also leaves behind two devoted friends, Esther Mannhardt, and Lilly Gold, both of Livingston. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by his brothers William Haemig and Albert Haemig Jr., a step-son Douglas Beatty, and a step-granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Legion, Park Post No. 23, P.O. Box 826, Livingston, MT 59047, or to Livingston HospiceCare, 504 S. 13th St. Livingston, MT 59047. The family extends its most sincere thank you to the entire staff at Frontier Assisted Living Community, and to Colin and Hailey Zeman of Franzen-Davis Crematory. You have all gone way above the call of duty in your love, care, and helpfulness.