John M. Haugen
June 01, 1937 - May 18, 2013
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MIDDLETON-John M. Haugen, age 75, of Middleton, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Wynwood, Madison. He was born on June 1, 1937, in a log cabin in Vermont Township, the son of Hjalmar and Evelyn (Mickelson) Haugen. John married Caroline Braun on Oct. 19, 1963. He served his country with the U.S. Army from 1960 until 1966. John worked at Ray-O-Vac until his retirement in 1999. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and target shooting. He was a lifelong member of the Black Earth Rifle League. John is survived by his wife, Caroline; son, Paul (Chelsea) Haugen; former daughter-in-law, Kate Reinhardt; granddaughters, Mesa and Shylo; and brother, David (Joan) Haugen. He was preceded in death by his parents and also a 31 year old son, Peter Haugen, in 2000. A Memorial Service for John will be held at VERMONT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 9886 Vermont Church Rd., Black Earth, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs presiding. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Middleton Outreach Ministry and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761
Memorials may be directed to the Middleton Outreach Ministry and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Middleton Outreach Ministry and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.
A Memorial Service for John will be held at VERMONT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 9886 Vermont Church Rd., Black Earth, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs presiding.
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Ellen Smith
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The world has lost the kindest and gentlest man but I know he and his friend David (my husband) are in heaven, smiling and happy, pain free and whole....watching over Caroline and me. Our God has got two of the greats!!!!!!
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Dale Braun
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Aunt Caroline,
Know that you will have the support of many family members and friends, who will be with you in both spirit and body through this heartbreaking time.
You have our deepest sympathies and our love,
Dale and Nancy Braun
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Earl & Karin Liebetrau
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John was a very good friend and fun to be with when we shot together at the Black Earth Rifle Club. He will be missed by all of his shooting buddies and we thoroughly enjoyed being with him. I am sure he will have the time of his life with God.
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WILLIAM N. LINDERUD
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I FIRST MET JOHN WHEN DICK MARKSTROM HIRED
ME IN 1964. I FIRST WORKED FOR RUSS POPE
THEN JOHN BEFORE BILL VITENSE. I THEN WAS
TRANSFERED TO THE MADISON PLANT TO RUN THE TEST LAB THERE. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING JOHN AT THE 25 YEAR CLUB
DINNERS WHERE WE WOULD CATCH UP AND REMINICE. I MISSED JOHN AT THE LAST ONE HELD. I ALWAYS ENJOYED MY TIME SPENT WITH HIM. MY CONDOLENCES TO CAROLINE AND PAUL.
JOHN WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM.
RESPECFULLY, BILL LINDERUD
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Chelsea
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We will all miss you so much. We will always remember when Shylo was born, we thought she looked just like grandpa. Say hi to Mel for us up in heaven, and don't get into too much trouble together!