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John P. Haugan Jan 02 1934 - Aug 28 2010
Memorial services for John Paul Haugan, age 76, of Watertown, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Stephen Lauricella will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be John’s two grandsons, Jordan and Trevor Gooding. Music will be provided by Marcia Jelsma as organist and Judy Everson as soloist. John passed away following a short battle with cancer on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at his residence. Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Friday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service. Memorials may be directed to: Prairie Lakes Hospice, Grace Lutheran Church, Lake Area Zoological Society, or Lutheran Outdoors-Joy Ranch. John was born on January 2, 1934, at Revillo, SD, to Edward and Eleanor (Kelly) Haugan. He grew up in Revillo and attended Revillo High School. John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served as a Corpsman attached to a U.S. Marine unit. After serving his country, he was honorably discharged and returned to South Dakota. John graduated from SDSU, Brookings, SD, in 1961 with a degree in economics. On August 7, 1960, John married Delores “Dee” Limberg at the Antelope Valley Reformed Church in rural Marietta, MN. John worked for Brevik Wholesale from 1960 to 1962. In 1963, he and his brother, Pete, operated a small bar in the Grand Hotel. They opened The Office Bar and Restaurant in January of 1964. The business was in operation for 36 years when John retired in 2000. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, VFW, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Dakota Sportsman, and Izaak Walton League of America. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, playing poker, and spending time with his family. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, “Dee”, of Watertown; one daughter, Amy (Dan) Gooding, of Mina Lake, SD; two grandsons; one brother, Pete (Peggy) Haugan, of Florence, SD; and two sisters: Marilyn Amey of Forest Grove, OR, and Shari Haugan of Minnetonka, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pat Hansen.

John P. Haugan
Jan 02 1934 - Aug 28 2010

Memorial services for John Paul Haugan, age 76, of Watertown, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church in Watertown. Rev. Stephen Lauricella will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be John’s two grandsons, Jordan and Trevor Gooding. Music will be provided by Marcia Jelsma as organist and Judy Everson as soloist. John passed away following a short battle with cancer on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at his residence.

Visitation will be at the Crawford Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to services at the church on Friday. The family is requested to meet at the church on Friday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.

Memorials may be directed to: Prairie Lakes Hospice, Grace Lutheran Church, Lake Area Zoological Society, or Lutheran Outdoors-Joy Ranch.

John was born on January 2, 1934, at Revillo, SD, to Edward and Eleanor (Kelly) Haugan. He grew up in Revillo and attended Revillo High School. John enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served as a Corpsman attached to a U.S. Marine unit. After serving his country, he was honorably discharged and returned to South Dakota. John graduated from SDSU, Brookings, SD, in 1961 with a degree in economics.

On August 7, 1960, John married Delores “Dee” Limberg at the Antelope Valley Reformed Church in rural Marietta, MN. John worked for Brevik Wholesale from 1960 to 1962. In 1963, he and his brother, Pete, operated a small bar in the Grand Hotel. They opened The Office Bar and Restaurant in January of 1964. The business was in operation for 36 years when John retired in 2000.

He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, VFW, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Dakota Sportsman, and Izaak Walton League of America. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, playing poker, and spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife of 50 years, “Dee”, of Watertown; one daughter, Amy (Dan) Gooding, of Mina Lake, SD; two grandsons; one brother, Pete (Peggy) Haugan, of Florence, SD; and two sisters: Marilyn Amey of Forest Grove, OR, and Shari Haugan of Minnetonka, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pat Hansen.

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Comment posted by: Darla Brinkhuis Gross
Tue 07th Sep 2010 10:49 am

Hello Dee and family,
I guess that includes me since you are my mom's cousin - I'm sorry about your loss. I know your family and friends will be there to support you. God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Comment posted by: KathrynStoltenburg
Mon 06th Sep 2010 09:04 am

Delores I"m so sorry to hear about John. He was a great boss and friend to both Bob and I. He will be missed by all that knew him

Comment posted by: Dick Gooding
Wed 01st Sep 2010 06:32 pm

Dee, Amy and family,
We are saddened about John's passing. We pray for God's help in comforting you in these most difficult days ahead. I enjoyed what few times I had with John hunting and fishing. He sure enjoyed himself rather he caught any fish or hit any thing he shot at. A true sportsman. We will miss John as you will. God bless you and comfort you in Jesus Name. Amen

Dick and Pat Gooding
Aberdeen

Comment posted by: Pete Mack
Wed 01st Sep 2010 11:29 am

Dee, I'am sorry to hear of Johns passing. John, Sylvan and I had some great times goose hunting at Waubay over the years, he will be missed.

Comment posted by: Rick Briggs
Tue 31st Aug 2010 09:59 am

What a great guy..he will be missed by many. I'm sure he's playing poker with Doc Bob and the boys. God Bless.

Comment posted by: Francis M Simon
Tue 31st Aug 2010 07:59 am

I am sorry to hear about John passing away. I got to know him a little bit while playing cards at Dakota Sioux; he was very likable and generous. May the Holy Spirit comfort each family member and friend during this time of loss.

Comment posted by: Maynard Donna Petersen
Tue 31st Aug 2010 06:29 am

Dee: We are sad to hear about John and want you to know we are thinking of you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Maynard and Donna

Comment posted by: Sharon McBride
Tue 31st Aug 2010 03:03 am

Dee I'm sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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