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Edward Haakinson

September 10, 1940 — January 5, 2021

Edward “Ed” D. Haakinson, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 after losing a long battle with Dementia.

Ed was born to parents; Skip and Shirley Haakinson on September 10, 1940 in St. Paul, MN.

Ed attended Monroe High School and joined the Navy. He was a long-time employee at Paper-Calmenson.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Mary Lou Larson.

He is survived by wife, Carol; daughter, Barb Haakinson Johnson; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Danielle and Tyler; sisters, Shirley Gerlach, Marge (Dave) Galles, Kathleen (William Stromberg) Reese; brothers, Donald (Fay), Daniel (Bonnie), and Mark; brother-in-law, George Larson; and many nieces and nephews.

He will be fondly missed by all.

The family is very grateful and would like to send a special thank you to the staff at the Continuing Care Center – Burnett Medical Center and St. Croix Hospice for the care they gave Ed.

A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm (visitation 11:00 am – 12:00 pm) at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Rebecca Ellenson Officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Yellow Lake Lutheran Church

7615 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830

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