Marty Lee Habrock, 54, of Lincoln, NE passed away on September 11th, 2022 surrounded by the people who loved him most.
Marty was born to Dennis and Dianne Habrock and raised in Emerson, NE with his siblings, older sister Jana, twin brother Monty and little brother Bary. Marty spent his youthful summers at the town pool, where he ended up meeting his future wife, and his mornings as one of the town’s amazing paper boys. His love of sports started young for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Braves. He was an amazing athlete for the Emerson-Hubbard Pirates where he played football, basketball, track and field and summer legion baseball.
Marty married the love of his life and the crazy to his calm, Christina Hassler, on May 1st, 1992. Together they built a good life in Lincoln, NE. He was a faithful and loyal husband for thirty years and together they checked off many “bucket-list items”, including seeing their favorite teams in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. But no other trips compared to his true heaven-on-earth, Boot Lake, Minnesota with his family.
His biggest pride and joy was his four children, Zachary, Noah, Haley and Grace. He always put his family first and wanted the best for each and every one of his children. He sacrificed so that his children could attend Catholic grade school and high school and supported and coached many sport’s teams throughout the years. He finally convinced Chris to get their fur baby, Chipper, in May of 2020, the dog he always wanted.
Marty truly believed in higher education and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He dedicated his career supporting students and ensuring all students were able to attend college in the Financial Aid Office at UNL for 21 years and UNO as their Financial Aid Director for the last 7 years.
Throughout his life, he was a man of faith. He was kind and compassionate and a friend to all. In October 2020, he was faced with the hardest battle of his life, as he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Through it all, he was the most positive fighter. He had a great determination to continue to be with his family. He taught us that faith always outweighs our fears. His mentality to never give up and to keep fighting will inspire us for the rest of our lives. We ask that you wear one of Dad’s favorite team’s gear or colors to the Wake service Wednesday: Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Braves and Nebraska Huskers.
Services
Wake
5:00 pm-7:00 pm CST
North American Martyrs Catholic Church
1101 Isaac Dr, Lincoln, NE 68521
Rosary
7:00 pm CST
North American Martyrs Catholic Church
1101 Isaac Dr, Lincoln, NE 68521
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am CST
North American Martyrs Catholic Church
1101 Isaac Dr, Lincoln, NE 68521
Burial
1:00 p.m. CST
Calvary Cemetery, Emerson, NE
Share a Memory or Condolence
Marty was such a nice man. I enjoyed getting to know him as a fellow Financial Aid Director in Nebraska when I worked at Peru State College. I was fortunate to spend some time with him advocating for students in DC at Capitol Hill. I also remember a nice group dinner and meeting his wife Chris. My prayers will continue to be with all of the Habrock family. May God’s peace and comfort carry you during this difficult time.
– Mason White
I recall many battles against Marty in football and basketball. Great guy on and off the field. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
– Roger Bentz
Marty was a great person I enjoyed my years playing sports with him and attending high school with him he was always smiling he will be dearly missed by all his classmates thoughts n prayers to his family
– Dennis shaw
I will never forget Marty’s contagious smile as he roved around the University of Nebraska Rec Center managing all the different areas. He was always so easy to talk to, get advice from or just see the bright side of things! A wonderful human one of my favorites for sure. I pray for his family to find strength in beautiful memories and remember his encouragement that I have no doubt he gave you many times. Deepest Sympathies
– Lisa Parizek
I worked with Marty at UNL for about 5 years. Marty was a kind, thoughtful, warm and genuine person. He left such an impression on me and I will never forget him. I am so very saddened to hear of his passing. He will be so missed. Peace and comfort to his family. Rest in peace Marty. Stacia McBride
– Stacia D McBride
To the Habrock Family, You are all in our prayers. We are sending you positive light and positive energy.
– The Linstadt Family
Bary & Ronda Habrock were outstanding students at the UN-L Lutheran Student Center. Then, I got to know the Marty Habrock children when substitute teaching for their school. May you have peace and comfort at this sad time of the loss of Marty. Sincerely, Carol Meyer, Lincoln, Nebr.
– Carol Meyer
To all the great times we had as kids growing up as neighbors…the countless hours of playing ball together. You will be missed my friend
– Patrick Fuzz Henderson
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