Frank Habeker

Frank E. Habeker, 81, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, October 18, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. For 45 years, he was a teacher and counselor at Eastmoor High School, and an administrator at Central Office and Kingswood Data Center with Columbus City Schools. He then continued working another 5 years in Pupil Services at Education Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT). In 2002, Frank began his journey in Freemasonry becoming a Mason in Triangle Lodge #748 F&AM, later joining Goodale Lodge #372 F&AM and Aladdin Shrine Center. He was welcomed on June 24,1943 at White Cross Hospital, Columbus, by his parents, Frank R. and Mary (Staley) Habeker. Growing up in the Linden neighborhood, he attended 11th Ave Elementary School, Linden-McKinley Jr. High School, and Linden-McKinley Sr. High School. He forged friendships with students and teachers at Linden in the classroom and on Stage Crew that re-emerged in his educational career, and Masonic and Shriner affiliations and activities. With the encouragement and support of his grandfather, Edward Staley, Frank graduated with a masters degree in education and counseling from The Ohio State University. Having joined Aladdin Shrine, Shriners International in 2002, Frank was best known as the Aladdin Parade Marshall, a position he held for over 15 years, until the end of parade season last year. As a very active and committed Shriner, he was also a member of the Band, Registrars, Senior Shriners, Northeast Shrine Club, Empty Mug Club, and Jesters. Frank will be greatly missed by his wife, Jo Edda (Thompson Stallsworth) Habeker, step-son, Dietrich (Kat Bridges) Stallsworth, their children, Claire and Tiernan, and step-daughter, Danielle Stallsworth (Taylor) Dunne, their children, Hannah and Hadley, and other family members and many special friends. Visitation will be at Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4pm to 6pm, with the public Masonic Ceremony and Rose Ceremony to follow. All are invited to the Graveside Service the following day, Thursday, October 31st at 12pm at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Frank Habeker

June 24, 1943 - October 18, 2024