Cheryl Habr Obituary

Cheryl Ann Habr

September 22, 1947 - November 14, 2024

Cheryl Ann Habr was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on September 22, 1947, the second of Stanley Jr. and Anna Mae Habr's three children. She grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska and graduated with the GIHS Class of 1965. She went on to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she studied education, graduating in 1969, later earning a Masters in Education from UNL as well. After marriage and the birth of her son, Scott, she began a 30-year career with Lincoln Public Schools, much of it working with at-risk students on reading skills at the Bryan Learning Center. In retirement, she opened a new chapter on life and love in the rolling countryside north of Des Moines, Iowa. Throughout her life, she treasured her longtime friends, cherished time with family, and had immeasurable love for her students and colleagues. Cheryl is predeceased by her parents and special friends, Scottie Englund and Susan O'Malley. She is survived by her friend, Julie Woline; brother, David Habr (Deborah Habr); sister, Carla Habr (Normand Brown); son, Scott Hielen (Amy Hielen); steadfast nephew, Chad Habr; five additional beloved nieces and nephews; countless wonderful cousins; and three adored grandchildren. Condolences can be left at the following link: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/west-des-moines-ia/cheryl-habr-12078140