Stephen Stanley Haby died peacefully on February 4, 2022 at the age of 82. Stephen was born on August 15, 1939 in San Antonio to Stanley and Ella Bippert Haby. He grew up in Castroville, and attended St. Louis Catholic School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. Upon his graduation in 1958, he was recruited to play baseball at St. Mary's University. During high school and college, Stephen worked in the wholesale grocery business, working for Labatt Wholesale Grocery. He continued working in the wholesale grocery business, and through the years he was a salesman, Director of Sales, and Customer Service Director. He retired in 2000 from Grocery Supply after 43 years dedicated to the business.

Stephen married his sweetheart, Janice Kempf, on August 2, 1959 in St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They made their home in Castroville and raised their two daughters, Stephanie and Phyllis there.

Stephen was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved watching baseball, especially the Yankees and Astros. His favorite past times after retirement were traveling with Janice, hunting, visiting with his friends and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Besides coaching his grandson's Little League, Pony League, and American Legion teams, Stephen served his community as City Councilman, Mayor Pro-tem, co-chaired the St. Louis Day Celebration and was president of the St. Louis Church Parish Council. He was a member of the St. Louis Society and Quihi Gun Club.

Stephen is survived by his best friend and wife of 61 years, Janice: daughters, Stephanie (Reesie) Rihn and Dr. Phyllis (Jim) Stone: grandchildren Jessica (Jamie) Armstrong, Justin (Angela) Rihn, Allison Davis and James Stone; great-grandchildren Adalida Weynand, Corbin Rihn, Trace Armstrong, Ava Rihn, and soon-to-be -born Baby Tyne Armstrong; sisters-in-law, Evangeline "Sissy" Bippert and Sylvia "Susie" Kempf; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Ella Haby, parents-in-law, Ulrich and Florence Kempf and brothers-in-law Delvin Bippert and Gilbert "Gibby" Kempf.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorials can be given in Stephen's memory to St. Louis Catholic School, Medina Valley Education Foundation or charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com