William A. Haman of Devils Lake formerly of Crary, ND passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Altru Hospital, Devils Lake. He was 92.

William “Bill” Anton Haman, was born February 20, 1934, to Peter and Magdalena (Jaeger) Haman at their home farm near Towner, ND. He was the second youngest of 13 children. When Billy was 6 years old, he started his schooling in a little country school not far from their farm. All the children were responsible for various farm chores and work together. When he got older, Billy worked three summers for his brother, Adam, driving tractor with a pull behind combine. In 1946, his father and family moved into Towner. Bill completed his last 6 years of education at Towner High School with the class of 1952.

After graduation, Bill moved to Denver and lived with his sister, Kay. He stayed 3 months working at a gas station and post office. Not liking city life, he moved back to Towner hoping to farm. When his father bought a farm east of Crary, ND, Bill did the fall work and the next spring moved to the Crary farm.

Not being a man to let grass grow under his feet, he met Tess Durbin at a local dance and they were married within the year on February 4, 1956. Bill and Tess purchased the farm from his dad in 1958 and the two worked side by side and became an integral part of the community.

In the first 7 years of their marriage, they were blessed with 7 children! They worked hard and experienced many challenges and joys as they raised kids, crops, cattle, pigs, chickens, a big garden, etc. As the 5 sons and 2 daughters grew up and worked on the farm, so did the size of the farm. Bill’s oldest son started farming with him in 1980 and by the time Bill and Tess moved to Devils Lake in 1995, the youngest son joined the farming operation. Bill “retired” in 1999, but his passion and interest in farming never waned. Even up to the last week of his life, he drove out to Haman Farms to “observe with pride” his sons and now his 3 grandsons working the land.

Not only did Bill work hard, he took time to play hard too. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, lake time with the family, visiting relatives, playing cards, and traveling as well as wintering in Apache Junction, AZ for many years.

As farmers, Bill and Tess fully understood their dependance on God’s provision. They practiced their Catholic faith, worshipping every Sunday and were active members of Sacred Heart Church in Crary and later St. Joseph in Devils Lake. A common sight when visiting was Bill sitting in his easy chair praying his daily rosary. He was delighted when the grandchildren and later great grandchildren were born. He especially loved to “pop in” to hold and feed the babies. In the last few years, Grandpa Bill truly enjoyed watching the great grandchildren play sports. After his beloved wife, Tess, passed away in 2014, Bill continued to live in Devils Lake until his passing. His love and loyalty for family, the farm and his faith in God will remain in our hearts for years to come.

Bill’s loving family include his children and their spouses Terry and Paulette Haman, Devils Lake, Tony and Deb Haman, Twin Falls, ID, Mike and Penny Haman, Lakota ND, Angie and John Bachmeier, Williston ND and Ray and Renae Haman also Devils Lake; daughter-in-law Beverly Haman, Bismarck, ND; son-in-law Steve Waldo, Warwick, ND; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; sister Beatrice (Bill) Tolle, Denver CO; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Lois Vilandre, Williston, Monica Bryn, Billings MT, Mike (Eileen) Durbin, Devils Lake, Ginger Haman, Minot ND; many nieces, nephews and their families.

He was reunited with his parents, his beloved wife MaryTess, son Jerry Haman, daughter Lynn Waldo, brothers Adam (Winona) Haman, Fred (Theresa) Haman, Richard Haman, Joe (Helen) Haman, and Clemence (Katherine) Haman, sisters Barbara (Clemence) Ebach, Eva (Adam) Kuhn, Elizabeth (Sidney) Caron, Kay (Jack) Lundin, Clara (Leonard) Schatz, and Sr. Julianna Haman. 

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 6:60 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 6:30 p.m. led by Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon.

Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.