Thomas Harold Haubrich passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, his wife, Miriam, was by his side in his final moments. Tom was born Oct. 23, 1943, to Herbert and Dorothy (Crow) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He taught biology at Lincoln Jr. High in Kenosha until he got the bug to move west. In 1983 he moved to Prescott, Arizona with his wife, Miriam, and sons Scott and Jason. He taught computer technology at Granite Mountain Junior High and Prescott High until his retirement. He also worked in IT for the Forest Service.
He was an avid hunter, passionate world traveler and loved photography. The Prescott YMCA was his second home, where he worked out almost daily.
Tom is survived by wife of 43 years, Miriam Haubrich; sons Scott and Jason Haubrich; three grandchildren, Bonnie Duffy, Calder Haubrich and Dashiell Haubrich; great-grandchildren Connor, Cooper and Michael; and his surviving siblings, Joan McAfee, James (Ruthanne) and Todd Haubrich. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Dorothy; and sister Gail Witscheber.
A celebration of his life will be held in early June. The date and location will be announced later.
Jerry Hubbard
So sorry to hear of Toms Passing!
Henry Hartnek
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My sincere condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing.
Paul Haubrich (Haubrich)
Tom and I considered outselves to be "cousins", albiet a 4th or 5th relationship. We shared a locker in our sophomore year in the Annex and always sat together in Home Room. Jim Hannes sat in front of me, and Tom behind for three years. Our relationship continued into the first few years of college and then we didn't see each other except for our 10th reunion. As time passed and Mary Beth and I began to spend some time in Arizona, Tom and Miriam were on the visilt agenda. Tom was a friend who cared about people and he found fulfilment in his life in AZ.
My most memorable incident with Tom occured during our senior year; one morning I told him that I was thinking about asking Barb Christian to Homecoming, when I asked her a few days later, she said, "your cousin asked me earlier and I said yes." Needless the say the next day in homeroom led to a evil eye and he just smiled.
Thanks for being part of my life and you are remembered.
Paul
Jack Minski
Sorry to hear this about Tom! Saw Tom often during first two years at university, but our life paths were different. Always good to catch up during reunions. Condolences to the family. RIP, JACK MINSKI
Sheryl LaFayette
Sorry to hear of yet another classmate's passing. Sending love and light.
John Sturino
Sorry hear of another classmates passing