In loving memory of

Tony Haken
August 30, 1926 - November 23, 2011

Tony Haken was born on August 30, 1926, in Rushmore, Minnesota to the late John and Tena (Jacobs) Haken. He graduated from Murray County on June 25, 1941. Tony enlisted in the United States Army in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1946.

On September 19, 1947, Tony was united in marriage to Joyce Lamkin in Sayler Park, Ohio. After marriage, Tony and Joyce farmed south of Storden for over fifty years. Tony and Joyce were blessed with two children, Bob and Bonnie. After retirement, they purchased a home in Windom in 2004. Tony enjoyed sports, watching wrestling and most of all, his family, especially his grandchildren.

On Monday, November 21, 2011, Tony fell and was taken to the Windom Area Hospital in Windom where he passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd at the age of 85.

Tony was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windom.

Tony is survived by his wife, of sixty-four years, Joyce Haken of Windom; two children, Bob Haken and his wife, Peggy, of Jeffers; Bonnie Sellner of Mankato; three grandchildren, Shawn (Teresa) Haken; Eric (Kim) Haken; Jackie Sellner; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Mitchell, Dalton, Lexi and Hunter; four siblings, Hugo Haken of Slayton; Bill Haken of Worthington; Tena (Haken) Swan of Slayton; Marvin (Jesse) Haken of Eagle River, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews.

Tony is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one sister.

"If you can't be good, be careful"~Tony Haken

Tributes

lexi haken wrote on Jan 8, 2013:

"my grandpa tony was very very nice to me "

The Boyer's wrote on Nov 28, 2011:

"Joyce, Bonnie. & Jaclyn Sellner - Our hearts ache for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Hold close your precious memories. God bless."

The Gleason's wrote on Nov 28, 2011:

"Haken family: Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for the loss of a great and funny man. May God continue to Bless you and your family. "

Pat & Arlo Sell wrote on Nov 28, 2011:

"Our sympathy to the Haken Family on the passing of Tony. He always had time for a few words of teasing..and was fun to talk to. "

rex and sandy petty wrote on Nov 28, 2011:

"Eric, you have our heartfelt sympaty at loss of your grandpa...."

Denise Wirtz wrote on Nov 26, 2011:

"Haken Family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your father/grandfather. Lean on your family and friends for support. God bless you all during this difficult time."

Jeff & Sherry Shirkey wrote on Nov 24, 2011:

"Haken family, we were saddened to hear about Tony passing away. I just seen him down town not to long ago, and remember all the times of stopping at the house on the farm before we went out hunting. We are saying a prayer for you all, and know that the lord will take good care of him."

Rhonda Petersen wrote on Nov 24, 2011:

"The Haken Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I just want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the memories of Tony and lean on family and friends for support through this loss. God Bless you all "

Denny and Mary Turner wrote on Nov 24, 2011:

"Joyce, Bob, Bonnie and families- Know that you are all in our hearts and prayers. May God bless!"

Jen and Jay Elness wrote on Nov 24, 2011:

"Haken family, I am so sorry to hear about Tony. I used to love when he dropped Hunter off at preschool, he always was good for a laugh. He was a good guy. "

Richard & Lynn Mohlencamp wrote on Nov 24, 2011:

"We are deeply sadden of the of the passing of Tony. Richard & I knew him and I worked with Bob and his sons at the county. We are praying that God will touch all of you. God Bless and remember time heals all."

Candy Soleta wrote on Nov 23, 2011:

"Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear about Tony. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Candy Soleta"