Carl H. Haussman Jr.

Carl H. Haussman Lansing Age 93, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 9, 1916 to Mildred and Carl Haussman, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marian, and his brothers, Richard and Theodore. Surviving are daughters, Suzanne (Michael) Lutz of Ada and C.J. Stanford of Flint. Carl was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State College. He worked at various jobs in civil engineering before founding Haussman Construction Company in Lansing in 1950. Carl was involved with many organizations in the Lansing area as well as serving for many years on the boards of Union Savings and Loan, Auto Owners Insurance and Central United Methodist Church among others. Carl's first love and main focus was on wildlife and the environment. He was one of the founders of both Woldumar Nature Center and the Lansing Area Audubon Society and he served as president of both organizations in the past. He and his wife, Marian have donated many acres for wildlife purposes including Delta Township's popular Hawk Meadow Park. Their home, Hawk Valley, a Michigan Audubon Sanctuary, will become headquarters for the Michigan Audubon Society. A private burial will take place. A casual gathering for family and friends will be held at Hawk Meadow Park on Delta River Drive on Wednesday, September 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Those who wish will be encouraged to walk the park. To acknowledge and continue his legacy contributions may be made to the Michigan Audubon Society in memory of Carl for the Hawk Valley Endowment Fund, 6011 West St. Joseph Highway, Suite 403, Lansing, MI 48917. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.