Amanda Lee "Wittenberg" Haugen

Amanda (Wittenberg) Haugen, age 31, of Crosslake, formerly of South Haven, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball, with Pastor Jim Gimbel officiating. Burial will follow at Fairhaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church in Kimball.
Amanda Lee Wittenberg was born on January 6, 1994, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Larry and Patty (Smith) Wittenberg. Known to many as Mandy, she grew up in rural South Haven and graduated from Kimball High School, Class of 2012. Following her deep calling to care for others, Amanda pursued a career in nursing, first becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and later advancing to Registered Nurse (RN).
Throughout her career, Amanda was drawn to long-term care, where her genuine empathy, gentle spirit, and unwavering compassion touched the lives of countless residents and their families. Her most recent role as Director of Nursing at Golden Horizons in Crosslake was not just a job-it was an extension of her heart. She poured love and dedication into her work, always taking time to form meaningful connections with those she served and worked alongside. Whether sitting beside a resident to offer comfort, or encouraging her fellow nurses during difficult shifts, Amanda brought warmth, strength, happiness, and compassion.
Amanda's kindness extended far beyond her professional life. She was a loyal daughter, sister, and aunt. Her relationships were rooted in love and authenticity. She had a playful, sometimes stubborn streak, but her zest for life and love for others were always at the forefront. Amanda was an avid basketball fan and player, loved to snowboard, and she was a proud dog mom to Duke and Nova, who brought her immense joy.
Amanda's life, though far too short, was rich in purpose and meaning. She will be remembered not only for her clinical skill and dedication but for her compassionate heart, her gentle presence, and the enduring bonds she built with so many.

Survived by her mother, Patty Gothier (Jim Slentz) of South Haven; sister, Michelle Marquette of Kimball and Megan Wittenberg of St. Cloud; nephews, Adam, Levi, Nathan, and Ethan Marquette; great-nephew, Baylen; grandma, Eva Smith of Kimball; close family member who was like an uncle to Amanda, Dan Wittenberg; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, residents, and dear colleagues. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Wittenberg; stepfather, David Gothier; grandpa, Sherrill Smith; and uncle, Terry Smith.

Adam, Levi, Nathan, and Ethan Marquette, and Dan, Connor, and Cameron Wittenberg will serve as casket bearers. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.

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