Haugen, Vera Vera Khoury Haugen was born November 17, 1936, in Nazareth, Palestine. She earned her degree in elementary education at the University of Michigan and upon graduation in 1958, she moved to San Diego, California, to begin her teaching career. She married Al Haugen in 1961 and they eventually settled in Northfield. Al and Vera engaged in numerous social, civic, and youth sports organizations. Vera taught second grade for many years, and many of her former students have sought her out over the years to recall the positive impact she had on them. Vera loved travel. She enjoyed playing bridge and was quite accomplished. She loyally supported her Twins and Vikings. She loved entertaining large groups at her home. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished all time spent with her children and her grandchildren. Survivors include her three children: Chris (Kathy) of Virginia, Mark of Hawaii, and Leigh (Bob) of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and extended family and her friends. She is survived by her companion of the past decade, Bill Talen of Northfield, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Al Haugen. On January 18, 2018, Vera passed away in her sleep due to complications from cancer. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota. Interment of her ashes will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield. Visitation will be at her home at 823 Mayflower Ct., Northfield, on Friday February 16, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. northfieldfuneral.com