Vera Ruth Haugen

Vera Ruth (Vehling) Haugen was born on January 2, 1920 in St. James, MN to Lydia (Dexheimer) and Ernest Vehling. She attended St. Paul's school and graduated from St. James high school in 1938. Vera married Loren O. Haugen on February 1, 1942 at her parents home in Madelia, MN. Her hobbies were writing letters, growing African Violets, reading and traveling. Vera was active in 4H clubs, cub scouts, volunteered in Sunday school, the Circle, and sang in choir for many years. She truly enjoyed being a mother and home maker for her family. Vera is survived by her son, Dennis (Rose) Haugen of Little Falls, MN; daughter, Julie Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Mildred Ellertson of Madelia; sisters-in-law, Connie Vehling, of Scottsdale, AZ, Norma Haugen of Madelia, Velva Haugen of Glenwood, MN; granddaughters, Leah (Jason) Kratzwald of New Albany, IN, Amy (Jason) Lupinek of St. Cloud, MN; grandsons, Ryan (Sarah) Haugen of Plymouth, MN, Gregory (Andi) Hansen of Portland, OR, Jon Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Alysha and Taryn Broda, Gavin and Nora Haugen, Annabelle and Andrew Kratzwald, Atreyu Hansen; great-great-granddaughter, Aubrey Sina;nieces, nephews, and AFS daughter, Magga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; parents; 2 brothers and a sister. Visitation 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia 406 W. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Service Information 2:00 pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia 406 W. Main St. Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Interment Information Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Madelia West, Co. Hwy 3 Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Reception Refreshments and fellowship at the church social hall will take place immediately following interment.