Bryan Leroy Habiger, 57, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2021 at his home on the family ranch. He was born on December 18, 1963 in Ness City, the son of Walter Francis and Dawn Elda (Reed) Habiger.
Bryan was raised on the family farm northwest of Charleston. He graduated from Ingalls High School in 1982. Bryan went on to further his education at Garden City Community College, graduating in 1984 with an associates degree in industrial arts. He continued farming and running a cow/calf operation with his dad and later moved to Kalvesta.
Bryan enjoyed woodworking, restoring old cars, karaoke and loved playing foosball. He also liked to race on dirt tracks and demolition derbies. He had the same racing number, 007, for both racing and demolition. Bryan was always learning new things. He was willing to help his family and friends with any project they had. His greatest joy was his children, Austin and Kierstin.
Bryan is survived by his children, Austin and Kierstin Habiger both of Austin, Texas; his parents, Walter and Dawn Habiger of Cimarron; three sisters, Tina Kasselman of Spearville, Ivy Wehkamp and husband Kenny of Cimarron, and Betty Jantz also of Cimarron; girlfriend, Kim Frodin of Cimarron; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, as well as a host of friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Ingalls on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Warren Stecklein presiding. Burial will follow at Cimarron Cemetery. A book signing will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Cimarron on Monday, June 21, 2021 from noon to 8:00 PM. The casket will remain closed. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.