Philip Marvin Haugen

Philip Marvin Haugen was born on April 8, 1936 in Starbuck, MN, the son of Palmer and Florence (Lachlet) Haugen. He grew up in the Starbuck area and graduated from Glenwood High School. Philip met Audrey Bowen, “the love of his life” at a dance in Morris, MN at the Morris Ball Room January 27, 1954. They were united in marriage on January 13, 1955 in Brooten, MN and made their home in Glenwood, MN. Together they had six children Kerry, Denise, Jamie, Lori, Melanie, and Mark. Philip served in the Minnesota National Guard during the Korean War. After his time serving in the Guard he began working for Metz Bakery. Philip delivered product to stores for 41 years until he retired in 1998 Philip liked to take fishing trips to Canada and he also liked to go hunting. He loved animals and raised horses, cats, goats and dogs. Later in life Philip enjoyed watching the wildlife and took many photos of animals he saw on his land. “Spring” was Philips favorite time of year. As he drove across the countryside he liked watching the fields come alive with the crops that had been planted. Philip loved his family, especially his grandchildren and made every one of them feel special when they visited. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Philip M. Haugen died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Glenwood Village Care Center at the age of 79 years old. He is survived by his daughters Kerry (Gary) Sperstad of Wilton, IA; Denise (Mark) Olson of Glenwood, MN; Jamie (Rodney Froemming) Henderson of Carlos, MN; Lori (Jim Johnson) Klimek of Starbuck, MN; Melanie (Scott Taveirne) Bennett of Farwell, MN; son Mark (Kari) Haugen of Alexandria, MN; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Audrey Haugen, infant son Philip Haugen; 1 brother Warren Haugen and one sister Sylvia Haugen. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Reverend Marilee Bergerson officiating. Interment was in the Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery. Casket Bearers were all of Philip’s grandchildren. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. www.andersonfuneral.net Philip M. Haugen age 79 of Kensington, MN died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Glenwood Village Care Center in Glenwood, MN. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8PM at the Anderson Funeral Home and also for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Philip Marvin Haugen

April 8, 1936 - April 28, 2015