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Niels T. Haugen

Niels Haugen Obituary

Haugen, Niels T. - Age 33 Of St. Paul Passed away on March 12, 2004. Funeral will be at the St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Frederic, WI on Friday, March 19 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. He is survived by his wife, Figen; daughter, Beria; mother, Judith Moses; father, Ralph Haugen; sister, Tove Oliver; grandmother, Grace Moses; father and mother in law, Ihsan and Husniye Ozsavas, and other relatives. Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic, WI 715-327-4475.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Niels Haugen

Sponsored by Niels' sister Tove.

49 Entries

Marcus Hagen

May 1, 2017

I found this site while looking for Niels' father online. I remember how often Ralph spoke of his love for Niels & Tove. My heart was saddened when I heard of his passing, & reading the messages here reinforces the sense of loss. I pray that his family continues to share memories of this wonderful young man who touched so many lives.

Robert Heise

November 25, 2013

To my friend High school friend Niels Thanks for been a friend and a brother to me when I never had a family to speak of. Thanks for all the good conversations and good times we shared back in the day. I am hoping that you put on you grave stone “wish you were here” like the promos we made each other. I also would like to give my condolences to Judy and Tova, I wish I would have know, I will make it to his grave site soon

To Niels daughter Beria if I had to pick a caricature that remind me of your dad it would be Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean. Niels always said I don't plan on anything I just make it up as I go along.

Bob Heise

Beria

May 25, 2013

Love u daddy!!

Carol Paulson

February 9, 2006

Niels

I'm Mike Paulson's Mom, Carol. Mike kept us up on the fight your family went through with you. Like we did with Mike. I think you both were an inspiration for each other. Never giving up on the battle. I know Mike kept me going. Tove, it was so sad the day I read the message that Mike forwarded to us about Niels leaving us. Now they are in a better and happier place

Carol Paulson

Duane paulson

January 28, 2006

Hi Niels: I hope by now you have met my son Michael. You two have had so much in common over the last few years.

Michael may be busy yet meeting his grandparents and cousins. He'll be there.

Love you, Tove

August 1, 2005

Hi Niels, we celebrated your birthday yesterday at the farm. We put notes on balloons and let them go up in the air. I've been collecting origami birds at work, the very kind you used to make I see almost everyday hanging here and there, even from the lights and the doorways, cute green ones on the microwave in the break room. Not sure who makes them but I like to think they are from you. I collected them and wrote happy birthday on them and that I missed you, tied them each to a balloon. Maybe you saw them somehow. For some reason I felt I couldn't stop crying yesterday and today isn't much better. I guess it's because I miss you.

"Hey-Tove", you'd say, shortened without the "ah", no one says it quite like you, I miss that. That voice could call me from anywhere, across the room or on the phone, I would hear it and knew I was home....I miss my brother, I miss my Niels.

Laura Smith

June 24, 2004

I had the great privilege of working with Niels at The St. Paul Companies. I have thought about him often. We are trying to accomplish some crazy technical things at work, and I often think we would be in great shape if Niels was here to help us out. I also think of Figen, Beria, Tove and others who love and miss Niels deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy. All who knew him were enriched, and going forward without him just doesn't seem right.

Love, Tove

June 20, 2004

Happy Father's Day Niels. I went to see you today. I thought your stone looked nice, it says "wish you were here" I left some things for Figen that I found while moving. One is a valentine you made for me and Dad, one was a letter I wrote to Betsy where I talked about you and an experiment we did on the candy machine at Dad's store. I put our the photo I have of both of us eating ice cream in plastic and put it on your marble. It makes it look more real, like this was really a person. I wrote "forever your sister" and I am. Where you happen to be right now will never change that.

I love you, I miss you, I wish so much you could come back for a second, just to say hi.

Mary-Alice Muraski

May 3, 2004

Allow me to extend deepest sympathy to Niels' family from the Computer Science department at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The news of Niels' passing just reached us today. I remember his laughing, smiling face so well sitting in my classes. He was so bright and articulate. Even through I have not seen or heard from him since graduation, I share your pain. Your family will be in my prayers as you struggle with this loss.

Love you, Tove

April 28, 2004

Hi Niels,

I remembered something funny that happened to us. We were about 7 & 8 and Up-North. You were really into sling shots and somehow we got a hold of "real" one. This sling shot had a big leather pouch and the arm curved around the forearm and could really zing'em far.

We were sitting up in that tree facing our neighbor to the right. Saw nothing but thick woods in front of us and zinged a big rock over the trees. All of a sudden we heard a voice scream "Mom! Johnny's been hit!"

Our jaws dropped, we both looked at each other not knowing what to think. Did that rock actually hit someone? We didn't know, but decided to get out of there fast.

We hid the sling shot and for the next couple of days kept thinking someone would come over and ask us if we knew anything about it. We even came up with things we would say when they did come.

...decided we'd deny it (just in case)...haha!

.

Joan Reed

April 13, 2004

To Tove, Figen, Beria and the rest of Niels' family--

I've thought of you all every day, and have read the messages many times since you all lost Niels, not knowing what to say. I know this site will close down soon, though, and wanted to make sure to send my thoughts.

Tove's words convey her pain so well, and I wish so much that I could take it away but I know that I can't. Niels was much too young for his life on Earth to be over, but I do know that God has a plan for everyone. We don't get to pick the plan; our job is to figure out how to work within it.

That's all too hard to think about right now, I know; but hold onto your memories and in time your path may become clear....working with others battling the same thing maybe, since it's only through handling tough times that we become strong.

My deepest sympathies go out to each of you as you handle each day.

Holly Bauer

April 8, 2004

Tove, thank you for sharing this with me. It is nice to know someone really understands what I am going through too. It looked like Niels and you were close like I was with my sister. Losing a sibling is never easy. Take care! If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. :-) XO, Holly

Niels in a canoe up-north.

April 1, 2004

Niels and I sledding in River Falls.

April 1, 2004

Niels and I up-north at Wildwood park.

April 1, 2004

Niels when he was about two.

April 1, 2004

Another favorite of mine. Niels and I in Mequon. We just had a bath and Grandma Haugen gave us each a bowl of ice cream. We were so happy, I remember this moment like it was yesterday.

April 1, 2004

My favorite photo of Niels as a boy. I took this with Grandpa Haugen's camera, Niels was on the pullout bed at the cabin up-north. Some of my best memories are of us up there.

April 1, 2004

Niels and Figen in Turkey

March 26, 2004

Love you so much, Tove

March 26, 2004

We stopped by Fort Snelling. The pouring rain seemed to represent perfectly my feelings. We found your site. Your marble headstone isn't engraved yet. I saw the temporary marker and again was surprised to see your name in such an odd place. Your beautiful name on a tag near the dirt, wet with rain in the middle of a cemetery...it just isn't right. My brother's name doesn't belong in this place. I love you so much. I wish so much that this would all not be true. Wish I would wake up from this bad dream.

Anne Moses

March 24, 2004

All my Love to you, Niels.

And may all who grieve be comforted.

Niels, Figen and Beria at Donny's house, Christmas 2002.

March 24, 2004

Niels and Figen in Turkey

March 24, 2004

Niels and Beria

March 24, 2004

Niels and Beria at her 2nd birthday

March 23, 2004

Tove

March 23, 2004

You were buried today.

It was so cold in many ways.

I kept thinking this shouldn't be for you.

The hearse shouldn't have you in it.

The coffin is nice but not for you.

The gun shots in the air, not for my brother.

The marker on the vault, why does it say your name?

They folded a flag, why give it to us?

We don't want this, we want you.

Tove

March 21, 2004

Niels,

We had your funeral. I hope you know how much everyone loved you. I hope we did everything ok. I keep searching for the perfect memory, if I find it maybe it will make you come back. We even search for the things we know you hate. We think maybe if we play Barney in the living room you'll get so mad you'll come back and yell at us. That would be nice.

Aunt Margaret Summerfield

March 20, 2004

From a cute, playful little boy to such a fine young man, Niels, your life added so much to the lives of so many others. You grew into such a wonderful husband,son, and father. Why did you have to leave so soon. Your departure leaves a hole that will never again be filled. You will be greatly missed. Love Margaret

Larry Winger

March 18, 2004

Niels, we never knew you, but only of your strength through your strong sister. We in the XLH Network worked together with Tove to try to help. We're so sorry and sad for our dear friend and her family, and yours, and please know that the Haugen family is constantly in our our hearts and our minds. May you rest in peace, and they find comfort more easily with that assurance.

Tove

March 17, 2004

Niels,

I saw you again today. You look like you but you're sooo not there.

How can your body not have you in it?

Where are you? I look but I can't see you.

Was it really your time to go?

Did you know, but were afraid to tell me.

I never let you say it and said your doctor was dumb for mentioning it so much.

I was sure I'd be able to save you. I prayed so hard that I'd be a match for you.

When I heard we matched I thanked God for saving your life.

I was so sure you were going to be ok. I told you to get better, you told me you would.

I don't understand how you could go.

I see your wife, how could you leave her?

There's no way you would leave your little girl.

What do I tell your wife when she says she can't live without you?

I don't remember life without you Niels.

I need my brother. Your wife needs you. Your daughter needs her Daddy.

Teresa Summerfield

March 17, 2004

I can't make sense of this. I will miss you and forever try to understand why you were taken so young.

Love, your cousin Teresa

Weaver Sjolander

March 17, 2004

Niels,

My prayer for you is to return quicky and to have an auspicious life.

All my love!

Grandma Grace Moses

March 16, 2004

I have so many loving memories from your baby days through your happy marriage to beautiful Figen, and then your lovely Beria. A perfect family. We all grieve now your earthly life is over. Grandma

Lisa Summerfield

March 16, 2004

My memories of Niels as an adorable little boy, full of energy, and an amazing, caring young man, devoted to his wife and daughter, will live on forever in my heart.

I will miss you Niels.

Love, Lisa

Kessea

March 16, 2004

Niels, say hello to Perry..

Your spirit will live in our hearts and thank you for teaching me it is okay to stand up for what I need.

Beckie Stone

March 16, 2004

Niels you touched more live than you ever knew. My prayers are with you Figen and your daughter. Tove your a wonderful person..thank you for being such a good friend to paauly..my prayers are with you and my heart aches for you....

Laura Hernandez

March 16, 2004

Niels, you are already missed but will always be in my heart. The friendship you shared with me during our family reunions meant the world to me. I am so sorry I did not get to tell you how much you meant to me.

Figen, Tove, Aunt Judy, you guys will be in my prayers and I pray for your strength to make it through this tragedy. God Bless. Love ya'll.

Michael Sjolander

March 15, 2004

Niels, you will remain a fond memory in our hearts. Love, Mike and Teresa

JENNIFER MOSES

March 15, 2004

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. JENNIFER,BRIANA, AND TJ.

Michael Paulson

March 15, 2004

Niels you never knew it but you gave (give) me strength in my own life. Thankyou

Bob Moses

March 15, 2004

Niels, this is one of the saddest events of my life. Your spirit will be in our hearts always. Love Bob

Elizabeth Nitz

March 15, 2004

Niels was such a cute, sweet kid while Tove & I were growing up as best friends. He took me for rides on his motorcyle, let us play with his legos and always let me borrow his bike. At one point I thought he'd be the perfect boy to marry...

Love & thoughts to all. I hope the funeral goes well. Tove, give your folks hugs for me. Mikey, take care of Tove for me. Figen and Beria, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't believe this could happen to such a wonderful young man.

Lois McBride

March 15, 2004

Figen, we at work love you and are sending our deepest sympathy on your loss. You are the sweetest person I know. Your beautiful soul will help you through this sad time and the perfect little daughter you created will be your solace.

Niels and Beria

March 14, 2004

Tove

March 14, 2004

I love you so much, you'll always be my "Nielsey"

Laura Smith

March 14, 2004

I worked with Niels at The St. Paul Companies. I truly feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him. He did FANTASTIC work and he was a super "cool" guy. He was smart, witty and very kind. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to all who knew him and loved him. I share in your sadness.