John P. Haug
John Paul Haug, 89, of Galesville, passed peacefully at Gundersen Health System, Sunday, May 18, 2025.
John was born January 2, 1936, to Palmer and Selma (Schansberg) Haug. He was born and raised on the family farm near Whitehall. John attended school in Coral City and Whitehall. He graduated from high school in Whitehall in 1954. For seven years, John served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
On April 29, 1961, John married Shelbie Ann Lorch. They moved to Galesville where they built a home and raised two daughters, Susan and Paula. They enjoyed celebrating 64 wedding anniversaries.
John was skilled in welding, steel fabrication, woodworking and antique restoration. He was very proud of the 1931 Ford Roadster that he restored and enjoyed driving. John worked for Whit-Craft House Boat Company in Winona, MN, for eight years. Later he worked at Mannstedt and Son, Inc Steel Fabricators and retired at the age of 70. John was involved as shop foreman and fabricating of steel for many types of buildings and other items.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville and served in several areas. In his retirement, he enjoyed reading, raising a large vegetable garden and taking care of flowers and the lawn.
John and Shelbie, along with daughters Susan and Paula, enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family in many parts of the United States and Canada. John and Shelbie also enjoyed trips to Branson, MO, Alaska, Hawaii, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. John enjoyed visiting relatives in Norway. While in Norway they visited the Haug farm where his ancestors came from in the 1800s.
He is survived by his wife, Shelbie, daughters: Susan (Mark) Cassidy and Paula Dostal; brother, Leroy Haug; and sister, Carolyn Hagen; sisters-in-law: Julianne Buttke and Arlene Lorch; brother-in-law, Shyler Lea; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law: Lois Haug and Marilyn Lea; nephew, David Haug; niece, Sarah Sosalla; brother-in-law, Darrel Lorch; son-in-law, Paul Dostal; and grandson, Jonathan Kundy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville, with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will be served after the service. Burial will follow at Old Whitehall Cemetery in Whitehall. Pastor Joe Iverson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity or organization of your choice.
Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.
