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Lonnie Dean Havemeier, age 71, of New Ulm, Minnesota,passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday,November 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service
following at 11:00a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in New Ulm, Minnesota.
Lonnie was born on February 4, 1955, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to Clarence and Lorna Havemeier. He grew up in Sleepy Eye, where he held various jobs before eventually starting his own trucking business, Havemeier Trucking. He took pride in his work, hauling asphalt and gravel for construction projects
throughout the area.
After marrying his wife, Linda, they eventually made their home on Lake Washington near Darwin, Minnesota. Living on the lake was a dream come true for Lonnie, as he had a lifelong love for the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.
Lonnie had a special gift for striking up a conversation with just about anyone. Whether he was talking with an old friend or someone he had just met, he always seemed to find something to talk about. He enjoyed the simple things in life,especially listening to polka music, spending time outdoors, and planning his next adventure.
On Sunday mornings, you could often find Lonnie out in the garage with KNUJ AM radio playing in the background, thinking about his next fishing or hunting trip. Deer hunting was something he especially
looked forward to each year. Opening weekend was always a special time, and he treasured the memories of hunting with his sons when they were younger.
Above all else, Lonnie loved his family. He especially cherished the time spent with his grandchildren,
who brought him so much happiness. Health challenges forced Lonnie into retirement at a younger age than he had planned. He and Linda later moved back to New Ulm, where they continued to make memories with their family. Special thank you to hospice.
Lonnie is survived by his loving wife, Linda Havemeier of New Ulm; his children, Lee (Heidi) Havemeier
of Hastings,Loren (Meghan) Havemeier of Norwalk, Iowa, Lisa (Levi) Rynkievich of South Haven, and Lana Havemeier of Litchfield;and his 11 beloved grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, Ronald Havemeier; sisters, Laurie (Wesley)Helget, Michelle (Jerry) Lux, all of Sleepy Eye, and Karlynn Gurtin; sister-in-law,Rhonda (Randy) Berg; brothers-in-law, Gordon
(Linda) Mack, Dewayne Mack,Lonnie Mack, Kevin Mack, Randy (Pam) Mack, and Ricky (Gwen) Mack, all of New Ulm; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence
and Lorna Havemeier; his sister, Karleen; his brothers, Leon and Burton Havemeier; and his brother-in-
law, Steve Gurtin.
Lonnie will be remembered for his love of family, his gift for conversation, his passion for the outdoors, and the many memories he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.