Craig Lynn Hauge

FOREST CITY - Craig Hauge, age 53 of Forest City, played his final
round on the Bear Creek Golf Course in Forest City on March 15, 2012
and was rushed to Mercy Medical Center, Mason City where he was later
pronounced dead.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday,March 19, 2012 at Fertile Lutheran Church in Fertile, Iowa with Lay Pastor David Halverson officiating. Inurnment will be held later this spring.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at
Petersen Lund Funeral Home 505 N Clark Street in Forest City and
continue an hour prior to service at the church.

Craig Lynn Hauge was born in Forest City, Iowa on January 6, 1959, the
son of Arnold and Helen (Keyser) Hauge where he grew up and lived his
whole life. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1977, where
he was involved in football, basketball, track, and baseball. After
high school he worked for the railroad and Bartleson construction,
before starting with 3M in 1981 where he has worked for the past 31
years. He married Teresa Heimdal in 1979 in Forest City, IA, and to
this union came three boys. They were later divorced in 2006. Craig
loved riding horses, being active in softball and bowling leagues, but
as his boys grew his interests shifted more to teaching them and on to
becoming their biggest fan. Craig has been a long time Atlanta Braves
fan even through the bad years, and was well known around the area for
his Brave's jacket he wore for years. One great memory Craig got to
experience with his boys was a trip to Milwaukee to watch the Braves
play a series and spend time with all 3 sons. Craig was very close to
his parents who he visited regularly at their farm outside Fertile. He
found joy in helping with the horses, bailing hay, and just enjoying
the company of his family. Craig made it a point to support his family
no matter the event. He was a proud supporter of Forest City
athletics, and also the collegiate and recreational activities his
children took part in. Craig was also a proud supporter of the US
military, having 2 sons serve in the United States Army. No matter the
distance of an event Craig made it a point to be there and be early.
Craig's willingness to do anything for his family was second to none.
Throughout the last 6 years of Craig's life Craig became an avid blood
donor donating over 7 gallons of blood, along with requesting birthday
and holiday gifts be sent to children who were less fortunate. Craig
during that time took up a great passion for the game of golf,
walking, and a healthier/social lifestyle. He will be greatly missed
by his family, friends, and co-workers.

Craig is survived by his parents, Arnold & Helen Hauge; his brothers
Paul Hauge of Britt, Iowa, and Kent (Carmen) Hauge of Kiester,
Minnesota; his sons Jeremy Hauge of Des Moines, Iowa, Benjamin (Julie)
Hauge of Ogden, Kansas, and Matthew Hauge of Mankato, Minnesota.

Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, and an infant brother
(Dennis Arnold) and infant sister (Paulette Kae).