George J. Haman, 75, Granville, formerly of Minot, died Friday, June 6, 2008 in a Minot hospital.

George was born May 19, 1933, to Jacob and Katherine (Geisinger) Haman in Towner, ND. He was raised and educated in Towner and Minot and received his GED. He served over 30 years in the armed forces between the Air Force, Army, National Guard, and the Army Reserves. He retired in 1993 as Sergeant First Class.

George was united in marriage to Cecilia Martin on July 8, 1965 in Nuremberg, Germany. They made their home in Granville. While he lived in Minot he was employed by Empire Theater, Seney TV Repair, Eagles Aerie, Moose Lodge, and for twenty years at Home of Economy. He was currently operating his own store in Minot, called CC & G Variety.

George was a member of the Granville American Legion and Granville Senior Citizens. He was a former member of both the Eagles & Moose Lodge and was a past Governor of the Moose. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and reading Western books.

Surviving family includes: Wife: Cecilia; Children: Brian (Ramona) Haman, Burlington, ND, Michelle (Dean) Banet, Devils Lake, ND, Cynthia (James) Howard, Sartell, MN, Catherine (Eddie) Haman, Granville, ND, Theresa Langerman, Los Angeles, CA; Sister: Barbara Rhines, Tonopah, NV; Brothers: Benny Haman, Williston, ND, Joseph Haman, Tonopah, NV; Ten Grandchildren; One Great-Grandchild; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

George was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Dominic and Johnny Haman.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at River of Life Assembly of God (400 22nd Ave NW, Minot.)
Interment with military honors: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are preferred.