Vernon Haugstad
October 13, 1926 ~ December 14, 2014
Vernon Haugstad, age 88, of Hillsboro, formerly of rural Cummings, ND, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at the Hillsboro Medical Center Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Vernon was born on October 13, 1926, on the family farm near Cummings, ND, the son of Albert and Mabel (Amundson) Haugstad. He grew up in this area and attended country school. Vernon was united in marriage to Mavis Knutson on December 28, 1948 in Nielsville, MN. They made their home and worked for area farmers. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp from 1952 until 1954. Following his discharge he returned to North Dakota. Vernon and Mavis moved to Silver Bay, MN in 1956 and he began working for the Reserve Mining Company for 31 years. He also owned and operated a shoe repair business for all of those years spent in Silver Bay. After retirement, they moved back to North Dakota to the farmstead that his grandfather homesteaded in 1881, and spent 27 wonderful years enjoying farm life. Vernon was a longtime faithful member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Vernon is survived his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Mavis; his son, Russell (Debbie) Haugstad of Beulah, ND; his daughter, Jody (Jack) Culhane of Marathon, WI; four grandchildren – Brooke Haugstad of Beulah; Brian (Courtney) Haugstad of Bismarck, ND; Lindsey (Aaron) Peterson of Dallas, TX; and Dustin (Liz) Culhane of Charlotte, NC; and two very special great grandchildren, Ellie and Easton Haugstad. Also surviving are his siblings – Edgar (Lorraine) Haugstad and Leatrice Dell; and sister-in-law, Audrey Haugstad all of Moorhead, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert and James; and his brother-in-law, Oscar Dell.
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Huron South DakotaTo the family of Vern Haugstad I send my sympathy to you. I have the best memories of my childhood in Silver Bay and the many wonderful times shared in your home.You always made me feel like family.Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. God be with you all.
Marathon WIJody & Jack, our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Father, Vernon. May all your special memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Kathy Koppa
Dear Jody and family,
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Father. May the wonderful memories you all share help to keep him close to your heart always.
Marathon Wisconsin Our deepest sympathy to your family. God just got a another angle for his choir for Christmas. God bless all of you. Many hugs Bob and Chris
Jody -We are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack, and the rest of your family.
John and JoAnn Gilchrist
Marathon, WI
Chandler ArizonaRuss,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him well as a friend of my Dad’s when they worked together at Reserve Mining for so many years. Like a lot of people in Silver Bay, he was a down to earth person and genuinely a very nice guy. It was good to see that he enjoyed such a long and happy retirement. My sympathy to you and your family at this trying time.
Best regards,
Don Dumais
Take comfort in knowing that sickness, old age, and death will soon be no more. Continue to pray for God’s Kingdom to come.
Revelation 21 : 4,5
http://www.jw.org
Stevens Point WIMavis, Jodi, and Russ, I remember you all so very well from Silver Bay and the continued friendship with my siblings. We lost our mom, Doris, at Christmas time 5 years ago so I understand how your holidays will be changed forever. I am so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and good memories. May God’s peace surround you at this difficult time.
Huron South DakotaTo the family of Vern Haugstad I send my sympathy to you. I have the best memories of my childhood in Silver Bay and the many wonderful times shared in your home.You always made me feel like family.Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. God be with you all.;
Marathon WIJody & Jack, our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Father, Vernon. May all your special memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Kathy Koppa;
Dear Jody and family,
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Father. May the wonderful memories you all share help to keep him close to your heart always.;
Marathon Wisconsin Our deepest sympathy to your family. God just got a another angle for his choir for Christmas. God bless all of you. Many hugs Bob and Chris;
Jody -We are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jack, and the rest of your family.
John and JoAnn Gilchrist
Marathon, WI;
Chandler ArizonaRuss,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him well as a friend of my Dad’s when they worked together at Reserve Mining for so many years. Like a lot of people in Silver Bay, he was a down to earth person and genuinely a very nice guy. It was good to see that he enjoyed such a long and happy retirement. My sympathy to you and your family at this trying time.
Best regards,
Don Dumais;
Take comfort in knowing that sickness, old age, and death will soon be no more. Continue to pray for God’s Kingdom to come.
Revelation 21 : 4,5
http://www.jw.org ;
Stevens Point WIMavis, Jodi, and Russ, I remember you all so very well from Silver Bay and the continued friendship with my siblings. We lost our mom, Doris, at Christmas time 5 years ago so I understand how your holidays will be changed forever. I am so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and good memories. May God’s peace surround you at this difficult time.;