Donald Kenneth Haugen
June 21, 1943 - January 16, 2019
Obituary
OREGON-Donald Kenneth "Don" Haugen, age 75, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 21, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Kenneth and Eilleen (Neimi) Haugen. Don graduated from East High School in Madison. Thanks to his friend Bary, he met Bonnie Knoche on a blind date and they later married on July 31, 1965. Don served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1966. He started an excavating business with his brother, Dennis and in 1971 he later branched off with his own excavating company, Haugen Excavating. He also farmed tobacco with his family for many years. Don was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Oregon Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 151, Madison Scottish Rite Bodies, Oregon Order of Eastern Star No. 49, and many other Masonic organizations. Donald enjoyed traveling with Bonnie and his family. His favorite place to visit was wherever Bonnie wanted to go. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was always willing to lend a hand to friends and neighbors. Donald is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Kenneth Haugen; daughters, Yvonne (Louis) Holtz and DeAnn Porter; brothers, Dennis (Sandy) Haugen and David (Susan) Haugen; grandchildren, Zachary, Samantha, and William; great-grandchildren, Kyiler and Alillie; mother-in-law, Emily Knoche; sister-in-law, Karen (Jay) Stampen; brother-in-law, Randy (Lisa) Knoche; and many cousins, and nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 East Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, where the McFarland American Legion Post No. 534 and Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Post No.10272 will pass and review at 6 p.m., followed by a Masonic and Eastern Star Service. Visitation will also take place at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51.
(608) 873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sun Jan 20, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Visitation
Mon Jan 21, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Mon Jan 21, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Memories
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Herschel Weber
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Sorry for your loss Bonnie; Don & I shared many laughs together.
Herschel Weber
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Jeanette Rosand
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Thinking of you Bonnie, Kenny, Yvonne and DeAnn and family at this time of sadness. Donny was a special person to many, but especially to you. May you find comfort in treasured memories and the knowledge that he'll live forever in your hearts. From our early years as kids on the farm in Mason, then on to McFarland and Madison, I saw my cousin Donny become a kind, caring person with a big heart and an even bigger smile - he will be missed. Sending love and hugs to all. Jeanie and Stan
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Arlow I. Schedel
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I am so sorry I missed Dons passing until today. He was always a good friend and we went way back to McFarland Graded School, 4-H and much more. These times are pretty rough for the family, but with Gods grace you will make it through. The times I stopped in at the Senior Center to check on him were comforting but the sad thing is always going to see him next day or next week never happened. A sad learning experience - always do the important things now before it is too late. Gods peace be with you and the whole family. Arlow Schedel 1/27/19