Haman Jr., John F.

John F. Haman Jr., 73, of North Liberty, died unexpectedly at his home Aug. 31, 2011. John's wishes were to be cremated. The family will greet friends Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Iowa City, with the Rev. Michael Phillips officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City.

John was born July 9, 1938, in Iowa City, the son of John F. Haman Sr. and Margaret Mount. Growing up in Iowa City, he graduated from St. Mary's High School. He received his doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Iowa. John worked as a chemical engineer in Texas, Ohio and Michigan for numerous companies, including Ford Motor Co., Sovonics Solar Systems (a partnership of Standard Oil Co.), Jacobsen Engineering and Cunningham Engineers Inc.

He was a long time member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City and recently had been attending St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon. John was a steam and diesel railroad enthusiast. He enjoyed collecting stamps, coins and postcards - sharing these interests with family. John was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, as well as the Iowa Hawkeyes.

He is survived by his sisters, Irene Eimen (Cliff) of Tiffin and Jane Knopick (Jim) of Iowa City; nieces, Mary Zimmerman of Coralville, Katy (Mark) Reiling of Cedar Rapids and Jennifer (Mark) Montgomery of Iowa City; nephew, John (Joni) Knopick of Central City; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Jacob, Jake, Hailey, Hunter, Cindy and Adam.

John was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, James.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library or the Regina Foundation.

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Published Sept. 5, 2011, in The Gazette