Obituary of Gwendolyn Haisting

Gwendolyn Haisting

Lakeville, MN – Gwendolyn Haisting, age 100, passed away peacefully at Fairview Ridges hospital in Burnsville, MN on Thursday, January 17th  She was born on May 8, 1918, in Highland, WI, the daughter of John and Alvina Harms.

Gwen was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Perry Haisting (in 2008), her parents and her 12 siblings.

She is survived by her three children, Eugene Haisting and Lil Hipp of Washburn WI, Ronald Haisting and Marty (Miller) Haisting of Navarre, FL and Larry and Chris Haisting of Lakeville, MN; six grandchildren, Holly Haisting, Jessica (husband Chris Dunlop), Scott Haisting (wife Rachel ), Nanette (husband Tom Almon), Mark Haisting (wife Lynne Haisting) and Susanna (husband Carl Ferrans); and ten great grandchildren

Gwen worked at Oscar Mayer in Madison for 33 years before retiring in Mesa AZ.  She and her husband later moved to the Midwest to be near family. 

The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate Gwen’s life in the spring. The Cremation Society of Minnesota is assisting the family with arrangements.