Jerome “Jerry” Jay Habas, 66

Jerome “Jerry” Jay Habas of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 61 at Regions
Hospital. Jerry was born on June 16, 1964, in Park Falls, Wisconsin to James and Jean (Ante)
Habas. He grew up in Park Falls and attended high school there before later moving to the
Minneapolis area, where he made his home for many years.
Jerry was a hands-on person who enjoyed working with his hands and building a lot of different
things. He spent time working on projects and took pride in creating and fixing things. He
appreciated the simple pleasures in life: fishing, spending time camping at Boundary Waters,
and being surrounded by family and friends.
Those who knew Jerry will remember his sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh.
He enjoyed joking with others and bringing smiles to those around him. He could be stubborn at
times, but that determination was simply part of who he was. Above all, Jerry valued the people
he cared about and enjoyed sharing life’s everyday moments with them.
He is survived by his father James Habas of Park Falls, one brother and two sisters: John
(Doris) Habas of Mason, Cheryl (Steve) Parker of Grafton, and Donna (Paul) Below of Green
Bay, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by
his mother Jean, his brothers Joseph, James, Jeffrey and his infant nephew Tyler.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at St. Agnes Cemetery in Ashland on Monday July 6,

2026. Deacon Clarence Campbell will officiate.
      Jerry will be remembered for his quick wit, hardworking nature, and the friendships and family
      connections that meant so much to him.
      Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family.
      www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com