Obit: Hauge, Henry L. (1897 - 1978)

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Surnames: Hauge, Halverson, Siverts, Beeckler, Clark

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 10/19/1978

Hauge, Harry L. (27 August 1897 – 13 October 1978)

Henry L. Hauge, 81, the first man to establish an automobile service station in Neillsville, passed away Friday, October 13, in the Veterans Hospital, Tomah.

Mr. Hauge was born August 27, 1897, in Neillsville to Alfred “Ole” and Carrie (Halverson) Hauge. He received his education in the community and operated the first service station. He was a veteran of Mexican American Wars and World War I. After his military service, he lived in Portland, Ore., for a few years. On November 24, 1929, he married Hazel Siverts in Camby, Minn. She passed away on March 11, 1944. He made his home for many years at a veterans’ hospital in Downy, Ill. Of late, he had been a resident of the Tomah Veterans’ Hospital.

He is survived by one son, Robert Hauge, Woodstock, N.Y., one brother, Edwin, Neillsville, and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death besides his wife, was one sister, Alvina.

Graveside services were held on Monday morning at the Neillsville City Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Clark, pastor of the Neillsville United Church of Christ, officiating. Pallbearers for Mr. Hauge were James, Randy and Terry Hauge and Robert Biechler. The Georgas-Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville, was in charge of arrangements.