Havick, DVM, Bruce Robert (1942 - 2025)

HAVICK, FOSS, SCHILTZ, KOHLES, KERKHOFF, HILLGARTNER, IRLBECK, LAHR, ANDERSON, SCHUEMAN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/19/2025 at 15:18:09

Name of deceased: Bruce Robert Havick

Aged: 83 yrs, 5 mo, 8 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Jan. 13, 1942; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: June 21, 2025; Elm Crest Retirement Home, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, June 26, 2025; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife of 64 years, Kay Havick of Harlan, IA; daughters, Kaylee Havick of Denison, IA, Stacie (spouse, Ernie) Foss of Harlan, IA, Jill (spouse, Scott) Schiltz of Earling, IA, and Heather (spouse, David) Kohles of Panama, IA; grandchildren, Joey Foss, Austin (spouse, Hannah) Foss, Nickolas Foss, Nathan Schiltz (fiancée, Emily Kerkhoff), Andrew Schiltz (fiancée, Haley Hillgartner), Riley Kohles (fiancée, Hannah Irlbeck), Jacey Kohles (SO, Alec Lahr), and Kendall Kohles; great-grandchildren, Noa and Chandler Foss; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Elmer and Wilma (nee Anderson) Havick; daughter, Jodie; brothers, James and Steven

Education: Attended grade school and high school in Avoca, IA, where he graduated with the Class of 1959. He then continued his education at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He graduated from Iowa State in 1965.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at the Presbyterian Church, Avoca, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Kay Schueman; May 27, 1961; Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA

Employment: In 1965 after completing his education, Bruce started his veterinary career in Council Bluffs, IA. In 1966, he went to work for Dr. Juhler in Harlan, IA; they later became partners in the practice. When Dr. Juhler retired, Bruce partnered with Dr. Don Jacobi, Dr. Ray Pleak & Dr. Michele Eckerman in Harlan Veterinary Associates; he retired in 2006.

Hobbies/Interests: In high school, Bruce was an Eagle Scout and involved with 4-H, showing calves every year at the Shelby County Fair. As a veterinarian, he continued his involvement with 4-H by checking animals in at the fair for many years. Prior to and after retirement, Bruce enjoyed farming on his family farm in rural Avoca, IA. He loved the outdoors, particularly time spent at their lake home in Lake View; he loved traveling and spending vacations with family in Cozumel, and annual trips to the Caribbean with Dr. C.A. & Karen Gustafson; Bruce enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with his veterinary classmates. Bruce took great pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their events.

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com