Clarence A. Hauge

Clarence A. Hauge, age 85 of Viroqua, and formerly of DeSoto, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Clarence A. Hauge, age 85 of Vernon Manor Nursing Home, and formerly of DeSoto, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Clarence was born December 8, 1922 in the Town of Franklin to Alfred and Mabel (Olson) Hauge. He was a member of the Freeman Lutheran Church, rural Ferryville. Clarence worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad from August 1949 June 1984. He lived in Ferryville most of his life and following his marriage to Mabel Gee on July 5, 1968 they moved to DeSoto.Clarence is survived by a brother, Oscar Hauge at Vernon Manor in Viroqua; sisters: Marlene Swiggum of Viroqua; Mary (John) Sutton of Westby and Janet Munson of Maplewood, MN; many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mabel; two sisters: Priscilla Moore and Pearl Beaston; seven brothers: Kermit, Arthur, Thomas, Rueben, Chester, Alvin and Odean.Clarence liked to visit and have coffee with people. He was a kind and gentle man.Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Freeman Lutheran Church, rural Ferryville. Pastor Libby Howe will officiate with burial in the Freeman Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 West Decker Street, (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. On line condolences may be offered at www.vosseteigfuneralhomes.comThe Vosseteig-Larson Funeral of Viroqua is serving the family.