Hadley R. Haugen, 103, Fargo, formerly of rural Fessenden, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Sheyenne Crossing in West Fargo.

Hadley Russell Haugen, son of Alfred and Mary (Roble) Haugen, was born October 28, 1914 at Harvey, ND. He grew up on the family farm north of Manfred and received his early education at a nearby country school. He graduated from Harvey High School in 1932 and attended business college in Tacoma, WA. As a young man, Hadley began farming with his father. On December 27, 1943, Hadley was married to Eileen Liebelt in Harvey. They made their home northeast of Fessenden where they farmed until retiring in the mid 1980s. He truly loved farming. Their winter months were spent in California and later Arizona and their summer months were spent on the farm until moving to Fargo in 2010.

Hadley was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Fessenden, served on the Norway township board for 40 years and was a member of the Harvey Eagles Club for many years. He dearly loved and cared for his family. Hadley enjoyed music, dancing, traveling and working in his yard.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Eileen; his daughters, Sheila (Douglas) Sattler of Detroit Lakes, MN and Joette (Terry) Nichols of Idaho Falls, ID; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Hadley was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Maurice; sister, Beatrice Bender and nephew, Duane Bender.

A Memorial Service was held Thursday, March 1 at 2:00 P. M. at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo.

A Celebration of Hadley's life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 P. M. at the First Lutheran Church in Fessenden.

Burial will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery in Harvey.

Arrangements with  Nelson Funeral Home of Fessenden.