Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 9, 2017
Ron was born on September 16, 1937 in Sisseton, SD to Walter and Ada (Peterson) Hauglie. The family moved to Minneapolis, then Braham, MN where he graduated from high school in 1955. The family settled that same year on a farm in Rush City, MN where they raised registered Holsteins. Ron joined the Army in 1961 and was stationed in Hawaii. After discharge, he farmed in partnership with his father, married, and started a family. In 1970, he took a job with Midwest Breeders and moved to West Union, IA. After his father's death, he returned to the family farm and established the nationally recognized "Viking Dairy". After selling the herd in 1987, he worked in field services for MN Farmers Union until his retirement in 2005. Ron enjoyed reading, politics, NASCAR & boxing, riding his motorcycle, traveling, volunteering, and cheering on his beloved MN Vikings. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed every person he met, and made the most of every day. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Chris (Greg) Mullins, Katy (Bob) Relling, and Annette (Jeff) Hanson. He is also survived by his loving companion Merle Atkinson and her children, Brian (Lynette) Atkinson, Jeanne (Mike) Mootz, Debbie (Brad Weiss) Atkinson, and Shelly (Kevin) Zittel. Ron also leaves sisters, Jan Halpin, Bev Lofstuen, Gayle (Bruce) Younglove, and Ginni Karas; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday (April 13, 2017) 1:00 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul. Visitation Wednesday (April 12, 2017) from 4 PM - 7 PM at the Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Funeral Service. Private Family Interment St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Rush City, MN.