Obituary of Ursula Rosa Sophia Haakonstad

Ursula Rosa Sophia Huber was born in Stetten, Bavaria, Germany on October 26, 1924. She was born from the union of Joseph and Elsa (Klug) Huber. After Ursula graduated from high school in Germany, she continued her education with a degree from business college. Shortly after World War II, Ursula met a United States soldier by the name of Olaf Haakonstad. Together they were wed in Anderland, Bavaria and from this union came the birth of four wonderful children. In 1950 the couple would make their home in Monroe, Michigan. Ursula learned to drive at the age of 52, and then entered the workforce thereafter. A woman of many talents, spent many years as a groomer of pure bred canines as well as working in sales. Most recently, she worked her way up to management at Sacks 5th Avenue Fur Salon in Dearborn, taking retirement in 1993. Ursula had a love for every living creature and had rescued numerous animals over the years. Those that knew Ursula, loved her. She had a radiant personality and always presented herself well with her fashion sense. She was intelligent, intuitive, artistic, the go to when it came to interior decorating. Ursula Rosa Sophia Haakonstad, age 92, of Monroe passed away at 3:48pm on Monday, March 6, 2017 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing. In addition to both of her parents, she was preceded by her half-brother: Werner Brant and a brother-in-law: Herman Leuteritz. To cherish in her memory, Ursula leaves two daughters: Shirley (Gary) Betway of Carleton, Charlotte (Henry) Lambert of Monroe; two sons: Olaf Haakonstad of Lincoln Park and Joseph Haakonstad of Monroe; one sister: Anna Marie Leuteritz of Canada; seven grandchildren: Eric Haakonstad, Astrid Haakonstad, Gary Betway Jr, Ryan Betway, Melissa Notario, Larry Lambert, and Mark Lambert; thirteen great grandchildren: Ryan, Kristy, Nathan, Kelly, McKenzie, Alec, Conner, Katlyn, Joseph, Braiden, Aaron, Kara and Christian; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to come and celebrate Ursula’s life from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Merkle Funeral Service; South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. Open mic will take place at 7:00pm led by her grandson Gary Betway Jr. and guests will be invited to offer a remembrance. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ursula’s name are suggested to Whiskers and Paws Rescue. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.