The Passing of Lt. Col. Dale Haug (Cherry Lake Jake)

[Pitspitr]

It is with a heavy heart that I relate the passing of Division of Minnesota Commander Cherry Lake Jake. I received this a few minutes ago from his brother Division of South Dakota Commander Kit Peak Kid.

Dale Haug
Age 65, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

Service:
2 PM Friday, November 11, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Interment will follow in the Kinkead Cemetery.

Visitation:
5 to 8 PM Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at church.

[Trailrider]

My sincerest condolences to his family. Although I never met the man, as the Indians used to say, "My heart is on the ground!" 

[River City John]

Met Cherry Lake Jake and Kate and enjoyed their company at the Grand Musters several times. (Iowa and Nebraska) Lovely people.
I am saddened to hear this news.

RCJ

[Silent Joe]

Prayers for Cherry Lake Jake and Family.

[Sam Perfye]

My thoughts and prayers for Jake and his family.

[US Scout]

Very sad news indeed.  He was one of GAF's strongest supporters and recruiters.  He will be missed.

Any GAF member who so chooses, especially within the Department of the Missouri, is authorized to wear a black armband of mourning. 

US Scout
GAF, Commanding

[Bow View Haymaker]

Prayers to his family,remember him from the 08 muster.

[Pitspitr]

Any GAF member who so chooses, especially within the Department of the Missouri, is authorized to wear a black armband of mourning. 

I would also encourage any GAF member who is able to attend his funeral tomorrow. I would really like to represent the GAF but travel time makes this nearly impossible.

[Drydock]

I only met the man a couple of times, and was vastly impressed.  He will be well missed, and well mourned.  Fair winds Colonel, and may the Lords blessings be upon your family.

[Silver Creek Slim]

I'll be praying for the family. Here is the obituary I found in the Alexandria Echo Press.

"Dale Edwin Haug, 65, Alexandria, passed away November 8, 2011 at his home.

Dale was born May 11, 1946 at his grandmother's house in Bryant, SD on Mother's Day. He grew up on the family farm with his younger brothers near Willow Lake, SD. He attended Willow Lake High School, where he was active in sports and served as class president. After graduation, he attended South Dakota State University, graduating with a degree in industrial arts.

On June 2, 1967 Dale was united in marriage to Katharine Whitaker in Brookings, SD. He received a commission in the U.S. Army and attended officer training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Oldest son Chris was born there. He was assigned to Fort Bliss, TX before serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the South Dakota National Guard upon returning from active duty.

Dale taught one semester at South Dakota State University before moving to Browns Valley, MN where he taught industrial arts. In 1975 he moved to Alexandria and was employed at Douglas Machine for 26 years, working in different departments. He retired as vice president of engineering in 2002. One of his duties was international sales, where he traveled to Europe and Australia. Sons Eric and Andrew were born in Alexandria. After retirement he worked as a consultant, helping manufacturers obtain patents.

Dale had many hobbies. He joked that his favorite hobby was starting new ones. He was a hobby machinist, woodworker and gunsmith. He spent many hours in his shop. His favorite activity was making wooden boxes and building trailers. He built 13 grandfather clocks and learned how to repair clocks and watches. Dale and his family built his shop onto the garage, the sun porch and deck onto their house and a garage. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and rode whenever the temperature was above 50 degrees. Dale also enjoyed helping his neighbors and visiting with them.

Dale was a member of the Alexandria Gun Club for 35 years and participated in Cowboy Action for 15 years. Dale was a member of the local Harley owners group, enjoying the Wednesday night rides. Dale also sang in church choirs starting when he was in high school.

Dale adored his two granddaughters and was very excited when they were born.

Dale is survived by his wife of 44 years, Katharine; sons, Chris (Lucy) of Madison, WI, Eric (Maria) of Alexandria, and Andrew of Fargo; granddaughters, Makiah and Anika; stepgranddaughters, Carissa and Amanda Beverson; brothers, Arden of Fort Worth, TX, Reed (Beth) of Hermosa, SD, and Kendal (Kim) of Rapid City, SD; aunts, Marlene (Verdon) Lamb of Vienna, SD, and Marlyce (John) Peterson of Willow Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; several aunts, uncles and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria.

Pallbearers are Maynard Gulbranson, Steve Nelson, James King, Bob Mittelstadt, Marsh Nichols and Gary Kluver. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net."

Slim

[Steel Horse Bailey]

God Bless the Family and his soul.

We've lost another good Trooper.

[Capt. Montgomery Little]

Just arrived home from vacation to find this message. Our prayers go out to Katherine and the Family in their time of loss.  Not enough space to espouse his good points beyond the obit, but suffice it to say that he was a true man of men and a true man after God's heart. He will be sorely missed by all.

LTC Montgomery Little, GAF Senior Chaplain