Dorothy "Dottie" Haugen

In the company of her family, she went home to be with Jesus, whom she faithfully served for a lifetime on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 87. She lived with boundless enthusiasm and a passion for people wherever she was. She raised a family with her husband, James "Huck" Haugen, who was her strong and steady teammate for life. They lived in their beloved home in South Minneapolis, where she was blessed to be surrounded by extraordinary neighbors. She graduated from Buffalo High School in 1955, Wheaton College in 1959, and received a Master of Education from Bethel University in 1993. From these experiences, she maintained many wonderful lifelong friendships. Dottie's physical education career included teaching at South High School, Richfield High School, Golden Valley Lutheran College, and Bethel University. She retired from Bethel University at the age of 72, saying as only she could, "How long can an old bag like me keep teaching aerobics to 18-year-olds?". Her unwavering commitment to lifelong spiritual growth led her to opportunities to minister in Young Life, Bible Study Fellowship, Community Bible Study, and neighborhood prayer groups. She "pounded the piano" for Sunday School at Hope Church, where she was a member for decades. She had a way of bringing life and light to every occasion, and she loved every minute of it. Her greatest legacy is what most didn't see - a life of unceasing prayer. Every day started in His Word and on her knees before her Savior. If she knew you, she very likely prayed for you and your families. We are eternally grateful for this. Thanks, Mom, for your example, "We are blessed beyond all measure." Survived by the joys of her life - her boys, Tom (Wendy) and Peter (Brenda); individually and uniquely loved grandchildren; Charlie and Holly Haugen, Ezekiel (Morgan), Zoë (Ethan), and Zetta Haugen; her nieces and nephew; Karla (Joe) Mavencamp, Paula (Kelly) Brecht, and David (Chris) Peterson; other relatives; and as she often said, "an army of friends." Preceded in death by her husband, whom she forever loved and missed for the past 20 years, James "Huck" Haugen; Parents Walter and Doris Peterson; and brother Donald (Joan) Peterson. 1 Timothy 1:14, "The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly." A celebration of life for Dottie will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Hope Church, 7132 Portland Ave S in Richfield, MN. A private burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo, MN. Live steam link:http://www.hope-pc.org/live In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be directed to Dottie's favorite charities.

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Dorothy "Dottie" Haugen

October 3, 1937 - May 19, 2025

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Dorothy "Dottie" Haugen

October 3, 1937 - May 19, 2025

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