I am sad to announce the passing of Curtis M. Haugen. Curt passed away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at the age of 74.

Curt was born on Dec. 29, 1947, to Lucille and Maynard Haugen in Warren, MN. He grew up in northern Minnesota before moving to Minneapolis where he spent many years of his life. Curt received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota. He then used his degree to pursue a career and lifelong passion as a security professional. Curt was very proud of his time in the FBI as well as the Security Consulting firm that he created and ran for several years. While working on a security project in Wichita, KS, he met his wife, Marilyn. They married in 1987. Seven years later in 1994 Marilyn and Curt were blessed with the birth of their only daughter, Natalie. While he had fond memories of Minnesota his heart truly belonged to Madison, WI where he moved with Marilyn and Natalie in 2005. Curt worked for Cardinal Health delivering medicine to many hospitals around Wisconsin. He found passion in this work and spoke very highly of his coworkers. He remained in Madison for the rest of his life and will stay there in death.

Ask anyone what the most important thing in Curt’s world was and they will tell you his daughter, Natalie. He would talk about her to anyone who would listen. She was his pride and joy. Curt was very proud that she had pursued the career of her dreams as an Emergency Medicine Physician. A close second favorite in Curt’s life was Natalie’s dog, Finnigan. He loved taking him for daily walks and showing him off to everyone in town. Curt also loved spending time with his best friend, John. Together they had so much fun taking the boat out on Madison lakes and going out for Friday night fish fry. Together they were the quintessential “old-fart” duo. Marilyn and Curt were also an important duo in his life. They were married but they were more importantly friends. They spent a lot of time sharing meals together and exploring the many activities of the Madison area. Recently Curt has also found enjoyment in going to bingo and other group activities with his friends at his senior living facility. Curt brought joy to all of these people’s lives and so many more. He will be greatly missed.

There will be no service or burial at this time. Our family has chosen to have Curt’s remains placed into a Living Urn that will grow into a tree. The tree will be planted on a lakeside property in Madison that Curt adored. A memorial of Curt’s life will occur next summer when the tree is planted. Details will be provided.

We understand that everyone is grieving with our family and thus please do not feel obliged to send condolences. If you do wish to send a condolence, please mail to: Gunderson Funeral Home, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

Curtis Maynard "Curt" Haugen

December 29, 1947 - September 13, 2022

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