Steven Karl Haddeland

Steven Karl Haddeland obituary

Steven Karl Haddeland

Steven Haddeland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 20, 2012.
Haddeland, Steven Karl Passed away Friday, February 17th, 2012. He was born on July 23rd, 1953 in Mahnomen Minnesota to parents Karl and Gudrun Haddeland. He was raised in Waubun Minnesota on the White Earth Indian Reservation. He graduated as class president and captains of both the football and wrestling teams from Waubun High School in 1971. He received a full football scholarship from Concordia College. He finished his college degree with a double major in Biology and Chemistry with Honors. Steven was a well known and nationally respected manager in the Managed Healthcare Industry. He was currently the National Manager of Managed Market and Reimbursement Managed Accounts with Shire HGT. Steve was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was deeply devoted to his parents, his wife Deborah of 36 years, and his three children, Patrick, Amy, and Mathew. His hobbies included wood working, fishing, and spending time with his family. Steven was deeply loved by his family and friends, and was always ready for a party. His siblings include Gerd Kessler, Kaare Haddeland, Lila Trandem, William Haddeland, and Peter Haddeland. He is greatly missed by all. Funeral Service 11:00 am Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church, 11194 36th Street N., Lake Elmo. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Simonet Funeral Home 651-439-7770 www.simonetfuneralhome.com

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February 14, 2025

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February 14, 2024

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February 14, 2023

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Bruce Stevenson

February 14, 2025

Donna and I miss you so much. We are in Mexico. Here are some whales for you Steve.

Bruce Stevenson

February 14, 2024

Steve you are missed everyday. You must be with Tony Keith having a cocktail in a Red Solo Cup!

Bruce and Donna

February 14, 2023

Have a PINA COLADA with a rum floater up in Heaven Steve. Fondly remembered and sorely missed you are.

Bruce and Donna Stevenson

February 14, 2022

10 Years have gone by since Steve's untimely passing. We miss you! What Great Memories we have together with you and Deb.

Bruce Stevenson

February 14, 2021

Sorely missed Steve! Think about you and the great times we had. Wish you were still here.

Bruce and Donna Stevenson

February 14, 2020

Wish we were getting ready for our annual St. Paddy's Day trip Steve! OMG we had some times. Donna and I can't believe it's been 8 years since you left this Earth for Heaven. Still, you are remembered and missed by so many.

Bruce Stevenson

February 14, 2019

Yo Steve in Heaven! You've probably met some friends of mine up there over the recent years! I think about you often. Dale and I talk about you frequently. I remember when you, Deb, me and Donna went to that Irish Bar on St. Patrick's Day in Fort Lauderdale after our "luxury" cruise to Freeport. I still have the big cups they served beer in. I drink OJ out of them and think about you when I do. You are far from forgotten. Cheers!

February 17, 2013

Today has been a day of reflection. Its been one year since the devastating lost of such a great man. We lit chinese lanterns and said a prayer of thanks and released the lanterns into the sky. Miss you and thank you for 40 wild and wonderful years. Love Deb.

Three generations of Vikings, Steve, Mathew & Micah

February 15, 2013

Steve and brother Will at Twins game.

Steve Haddeland

February 15, 2013

Steve, Amy, Andy making potato dumplings.

February 15, 2013

Grandpa swinging Micah.

February 15, 2013

February 15, 2013

picking apples with family

February 15, 2013

Steve, Deb, Dale Lake Lure 2008 For the Good Times

Bruce Stevenson

November 8, 2012

Bruce Stevenson

November 1, 2012

Steve - we missed you and Deb at Dale and Jenny's cabin the weekend of October 19th. We talked about all the great times we had there and a lot of other places! Dale and I had some Adorondak (spelling??) chairs made in your Memory. We miss you.

July 2, 2012

Deb Haddeland

May 14, 2012

Steve.....just thinking of you. I know you are fine. I just miss you so much. Please look after us and guide us to do the right thing and to make you proud. Love you.

Elizabeth Verkennis

April 14, 2012

I spoke to Amy recently and was saddened to learn about the difficult winter she and her family just experienced. I know Mr. Haddeland from my childhood. My time growing up was better because of Mr. & Mrs. Haddeland. They showed such love, generosity and caring not only for their own children, but the friends of their children too. I know I am a better person for having known him, and getting to witness his poise and professionalism in all that he did. It was a measure to live by to be honest. My heart is with you and your family.

Da Boyz at Dale and Jenny's Cabin Fall 2008

Bruce Stevenson

April 3, 2012

lynn streeter

March 3, 2012

Matt, I am sorry to hear about your dad my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless. The Streeters

Heidi Levendusky

March 1, 2012

Steve was so wonderful to work with and always had a smile on his face. I first worked with Steve while he was at Parke-Davis and I was at PCS Health Systems. We later became colleagues at AdvancePCS and it was fun to be on the same team. In December 2011, I asked Steve for some information on another company, and he was willing to help right away - providing a day & time I could call him. We probably hadn't spoken for maybe 8 years! That was just like him to be so responsive & kind. Steve, you will be missed.

Steve Michurski

February 26, 2012

Dear Debbie and family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have known Steve for 20 years as we crossed paths at different companies, and always enjoyed his quick smile and upbeat attitude. He will be missed by many.

Chairs Steve made August 2009

Bruce Stevenson

February 24, 2012

Steve in chairs he made. August 2009. What a smile Steve had!

Nancy and Ellen Johnson

February 23, 2012

We may not have known Steve for a long time, but when we were building our house next to Steve and Deb's, they were the kindest neighbors!! They let us visit with Kirby the cat on his forays to our garden, we bonded over shoveling our driveways through the nightmare winter of 2010-2011, and we swapped wine bottles and gardening tales. We will miss Steve tremendously!

February 22, 2012

May God wrap his arms around you Deb and your family during this very difficult time. I will carry fond memories of Steve "Header' as we use to call him in highschool forever. A classmate from the Pacific Northwest- Barbara Jarett (Winter)

Mark Demarest

February 22, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family,

I worked with Steve at Stuart Pharmaceuticals in the 80's and of course attended many meetings with Steve. What a great colleague and friend. I loved his stories about ice fishing and the survival kit needed to work his territory in South Dakota. I still repeat some of his great jokes and always give him credit for them, especially the Sven and Ollie one's.

My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

Mark Demarest

Steve working on the lyrics for "Red Solo Cup" at Dale and Jenny's cabin overlooking Lake Lure. 2008

Bruce Stevenson

February 22, 2012

Bill

February 21, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family,
Steve & I joined Stuart at the same time,
and we worked together for many years. He was a wonderful man, a fun, bright guy full of laughter and a great story teller, we had great parties at the lake with wonderful
memories.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are for you and your family at this time,

Love Kathy & Bill Erickson

Rudy Gonzalez

February 21, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family,
I had the honor to work with Steve at AstraZeneca and we trained together as managers. He always made me laugh and always found a positive side to all situations. I know we will All Miss Him!

Jeffrey and Peggy Pfingsten

February 21, 2012

Deb, Patrick, Amy & Matthew,
Peg and I are so sorry to hear about Steve. He was not only my brother-in-law, but he was always a wonderful friend.
When we were younger and I was working for Steve and staying with you in Waubun, I had some of the best times of my life. Steve and I had a great time on the road trips to Grand Rapids to work. On one project out there we were working on finishing a roof and the temps were in the 90's by 11:00 am. Steve had me putting down the tar paper and as I approached the peak I could feel my feet slipping. I called down to Steve on the scaffold that he had to catch me and, sure enough he did and we knocked off for the day.

That's the way Steve was; you could always count on him and he was always looking out for the other person.

I wish we could make it to the funeral, but unfortunately we can't. I want so much to say Good Bye to Steve and to see the rest of you again. I love and miss you all dearly and wish I could be there for you in your time of need.

All our love and prayers, Jeff and Peggy

District Managers Class

John Parlamenti

February 21, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family
I had the pleasure of working my way through AstraZeneca with Steve since the 80's. When we were in training together he taught me to always look at the lighter side of work and life. He will be missed...
John Parlamenti

February 21, 2012

Big Dog, Jenny and I loved you so very much. Our lives are so much richer for having known you, I am so sorry, you will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Our prayers and sympathy are with Debbie, the children, and the rest of his family.

Dale and Jennifer Aldrich, Little Mountain, South Carolina

Karen Wagenbrenner

February 21, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family
I had the pleasure of working with Steve over the past 6 years at Shire. Everytime I would see Steve, whether at a meeting or in home office, he would always ask me how my family was doing before anything else. We would always share family stoires when we weren't talking business. I considered Steve to be a true family man and wonderful friend. I will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Karen Wagenbrenner and Family

Jim Colyer

February 20, 2012

I was fortunate enough to have known Steve for 30+ years & count him as one of my dearest friends. The world is a poorer place today without him. We are all richer for having known him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Debbie, Patrick, Amy, Matthew & the entire extended family.

Gabriel Cohn

February 20, 2012

I was very fortunate to work with Steve these past few years. Steve was a wonderful man who was warm, kind, friendly, compassionate, and generous. He was easy to like, always fun to be with and I could think of few people with whom I'd rather share a good laugh, than Steve. Steve cared deeply for his family, friends, and colleagues and was passionate about those his work impacted. To those who were fortunate to know him, our world became a better place because of the way Steve touched our lives. To Debbie and family, my deepest sympathies on a loss of a truly great guy.

Cindy Keefer

February 20, 2012

Steve was a consummate professional and kind human being that always tried his best. It was a pleasure to talk with Steve at our industry healthcare meetings, and he always helped me network in my recruiting endeavors. I am very sorry for your loss
Cindy Keefer, Healthcare Recruiting

Bruce and Missy Anderson

February 20, 2012

Steve has got them smiling and laughing in heaven. What a great guy, always generous, always friendly. We were long time neighbors in Apple Valley. When Steve and Deb lived in Arizona our son Tyler moved to Arizona. They helped Tyler out all the time, which we appreciated so much. Just one of the best.

Jean Ritter

February 20, 2012

Dear Debbie and family -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you - I have known Steve for too many years to count and have always appreciated and enjoyed his friendship. He will be surely missed.

God's blessings to you during this difficult time.

Colleen Furlong

February 20, 2012

Throughout my career, I had one mentor...Steve Haddeland. Like a puppy, I followed The Big Dog to three different companies. Steve changed my life...I am who I am today because of him. To this one man, I am eternally grateful...for opportunities, laughter, and believing in me. A devastating loss of a man who truly left a Legacy.

Matt Minczeski

February 20, 2012

Dear Debbie and family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I worked with Steve on and off for several years when he was at Biogen; he was a wonderful colleague and friend; and while we lost touch a bit after he left Biogen , when we did catch up it was as if nothing had changed. God's peace to you. Matt Minczeski

Bruce and Donna Stevenson

February 20, 2012

Big Dog, we loved you so much. What great times we had through the years. Heartfelt sympathy for Deb and the kids and the rest of Steve's Family.

Bruce and Donna

Trisha Cornelison

February 20, 2012

You will be MISSED truely Uncle steve.

February 20, 2012

Steve was a classmate of mine- class of 71- waubun hs. He was also a neighbor for a few years. We used to exchange May baskets when we were 5 or 6. He always ran because he didn't want to be kissed! He was a great classmate and he will be missed. My sympathies to his family. Sheila Stalboerger Erickson- Vergas, Mn

John Resman

February 20, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Steve for a short time at Biogen and he was such a wonderful, positive and fun person to be around and a great person to catch up with for lunch. Thoughts and prayers to his family as I know he will be greatly missed.

Kay Barry

February 20, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family,

John and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of Steve.

May God bless Steve and all of you.

With empathy,
Kay Barry and John Leathers

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