Mia M. Kohlmeier

Memorials in her name to: Assure Women's Center Mia Michelle Kohlmeier, age 49 of Gretna, Nebraska, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. She was born the daughter of Peter Charles and Judith (Morton) Haberstick on February 28, 1969 in Omaha, NE. She grew up in Omaha, and after the family moved to Minneapolis, MN she would graduate from Jefferson High School in 1989. She moved back to Omaha and attended Creighton University. She received her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Organizational Communications in 1992. She then went on to receive her Master’s in Social Work in 2001 at UNO. Mia was united in marriage to Ron Kohlmeier on May 26, 1995 at Atonement Lutheran Church in Omaha and to this union, two children were born: Ben and Emily. They lived in Elkhorn for a time before moving to Gretna. Her career path led her to the Hope Center for Kids as Vice President of Fundraising, then on to being the President of Alz Friends at the Alzheimer’s Association – Midlands Chapter in Omaha. She was also involved in several non-profit organizations serving as a Development/Volunteer Coordinator. Mia loved to volunteer her services for others, travel to new places around the world, plant flower gardens around her house, read books of various topics, cook for her family and socialize with friends. Mia’s love of children also led her to introduce the Awana program at Bethany Lutheran church. After that she coached teams for Destination Imagination and competed in their Global finals. Mia always put family before herself and her career. She was a fierce defender of her family and friends when she felt she needed to be. Mia always had dogs in her life and treated them as family. Oscar and Guenther miss her greatly. One of her many gifts was that she was very insightful, and able to see people for who they really were. Five words that best describes Mia, would be faithful, loving, selfless, kind and insightful. The most important events occurring in her life were: raising her children, nurturing the relationship she had with her husband, rejoicing from the fruits of her labor by witnessing her children grow up into what she hoped they would become, experiencing the birth of her first grandson, and finding peace with herself and God as her sickness worsened. She enjoyed seeing movies, watching Bravo TV, listening to music on her iPhone, hanging around on the back deck, and shopping when she was able. She wasn’t a big sports fan, but supported the Huskers due to Ron’s obsession with them. Mia enjoyed eating many things, but pasta became her favorite. She also loved Ginger Ale. Like everyone she had her pet peeves. She always needed ice in her drinks and kept a reserve cup handy. Cleanliness was another. Ron had a habit of not taking his shoes off when coming into the house which always sparked a reaction. Mia was known for saying, “Money doesn’t bring happiness, family and God does.” Mia was preceded in death by her father, Peter Haberstick. She is survived by her husband, Ron Kohlmeier of Gretna; son, Ben of Gretna; daughter, Emily of Omaha; grandson, Carter; her mother, Judith Haberstick of Omaha; and brother, Brett Haberstick of Boulder, CO.

Mia M. Kohlmeier

February 28, 1969 - February 12, 2019