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V. Duane Haakenstad

Birth	:	28 Oct 1929 Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	8 Aug 2009 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Plot	:	Section 28 Block 10 Lot 7. 2 graves in this lot.
Description	:	V. Duane Haakenstad, 79, Minot and formerly of Souris, ND died peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in a Minot hospital surrounded by his family and Pastor Ken Nelson following a neurological illness. Duane was born on October 28, 1929 on the family farm near Souris, ND to Sivert and Ann (Hanson) Haakenstad. He was reared on the farm and attended rural schools prior to graduating from Bottineau High School in 1948. While in high school he joined the North Dakota Army National Guard. He graduated from the Bottineau School of Forestry in 1950 and... Read More	V. Duane Haakenstad, 79, Minot and formerly of Souris, ND died peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in a Minot hospital surrounded by his family and Pastor Ken Nelson following a neurological illness. Duane was born on October 28, 1929 on the family farm near Souris, ND to Sivert and Ann (Hanson) Haakenstad. He was reared on the farm and attended rural schools prior to graduating from Bottineau High School in 1948. While in high school he joined the North Dakota Army National Guard. He graduated from the Bottineau School of Forestry in 1950 and from Minot State Teachers College in 1956. Duane married Shirley Lillico of Nekoma, ND on August 19, 1950 at First Presbyterian Church in Minot. They made their home in Olympia, WA for a short time until Duane was called to active duty with the National Guard in September of 1950. He served in Korea prior to his honorable discharge. Duane returned to North Dakota where he taught business and history at Belcourt, Palermo, Donnybrook and Sawyer for five years prior to beginning employment with the Minot Public Schools in 1969. He spent most of those years as a driver education instructor and also taught motorcycle safety and specialized as the driving simulator repairman. He retired as an educator in 1989, but never stopped providing driving tips. Duane was a member of First Lutheran Church, American Legion, VFW, North Dakota Education Association, Sons of Norway Thor Lodge, Scandinavian Heritage Association and Golden K Kiwanis Club all in Minot. In addition, he was a Trinity Gift Shop volunteer for twelve years. Duane especially enjoyed riding motorcycle, woodworking, spending time with his grandsons especially fishing, ballgames and their other activities. He would do anything he could to help his children and their families. He also enjoyed listening to classical music and sharing jokes. As a child he learned the Norwegian language and could speak it fluently and tested himself during a trip to Norway in 1985. Duane's loving family includes his wife of 58 years Shirley; children: Marjorie Jean Taylor and Debra Kay (Mark) Nelson both of Minot and Mary Lynn (Jari) Kari of Bismarck; son-in-law: Bill Headrick of Minot; grandchildren: Jesse (Ann) Headrick, Michael Taylor, Eric Taylor (Kristie Allickson) and Brock Nelson all of Minot, Beau Nelson (fiancé - Jacque Cunningham) of Williston, Matti and Sami Kari both of Bismarck; great grandchildren: Collin and Cody Headrick and Leif Taylor; sister: Marilyn Klebe of Bottineau; brother: Sydney Haakenstad of Norfolk NE and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, son: Dwight Roger Haakenstad, daughter: Kathy Headrick, grandson: Christopher Taylor, sister: Adeline Haakenstad and brothers: Henry, Maurice and Alf Haakenstad. Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in First Lutheran Church - Minot. Graveside Service: Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot. Visitation: Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church, Minot Public Library or Minot Public School Foundation.

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Where is V. Duane Haakenstad's memorial?
V. Duane Haakenstad's memorial is located at: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did V. Duane Haakenstad death?
V. Duane Haakenstad death on 8 Aug 2009 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the V. Duane Haakenstad's memorial?
Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

Family Members:

Parent

Sivert Haakenstad

(1869 - 1950)

Anne Hanson Haakenstad

(1889 - 1975)

Spouse

Shirley Lillico Haakenstad

(1930 - 2021)

Siblings

Henry Haakenstad

(1912 - 1982)

Maurice C. Haakenstad

(1914 - 1988)

Children

Kathy Ann “Kate” Haakenstad Headrick

(1951 - 2007)

Dwight Roger Haakenstad

(1957 - 1957)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031