Wayne “Bags” Carle Haglund, of International Falls, Minn., died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Falls Good Samaritan Center. He was 88 years of age.
He was born Jan. 25, 1920 to Claire and Edward Haglund, of International Falls.
Wayne graduated from Falls High School in 1938 and went on to graduate from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1943. He then joined the Marine Corps and was stationed at the Guadalajara Canal, where he was injured when a Jeep rolled over him and broke his back. Following his honorable discharge from the Marines, Wayne returned to the Falls.
On March 25th, 1945, he married the former Patricia Sullivan at Bethlehem Congregational Church.
Wayne received his masters degree from Bemidji State College in 1973. He was the recreation director for School District 361. He taught Science at Falls High School and was assistant coach of the Falls Broncos football and basketball teams. He taught boys health at Falls High School and then became the first full-time athletic director for School District 361.
Wayne was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, International Falls, the Philosophers Club and the Elks Lodge.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and being a handy man for his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Terry Wayne Haglund.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, of 63 years; daughters, Diane Funk of Fort Frances, Ontario and Debra (Don) Anderson of International Falls, Minn.; grandchildren, Heather (Eric) Skoglund, Ian Anderson, Traci (Frank) Lockman, Jodi Forbes and Kevin (Shawna) Funk; great-grandchildren, Noah and Griffin Skoglund, Jordan (Allie) Nastiuk, Jasmine Nastiuk, Shaina Funk, Paige Funk, Mathew Macdonald, Sydni Funk and Alex Forbes; great-great grandchild, Parker Nastiuk; brothers, Wallace (Adeline) Haglund of the Falls and Myron (June) Haglund of Marshfield, Wis.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services with full military rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Faith United Church of Christ with Jill Warner officiating. Readings will be from the Rev. Leo Buechler.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to Falls Good Samaritan Center or the American Cancer Society.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, International Falls.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.
Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.
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One of the greats. I was...
Back to page topOne of the greats. I was happy to be able to speak to him several times in recent years and will be forever thankful for the positive influence he had on the lives of the young men he coached and mentored in his years in the Falls. We will truly miss Wayne Haglund.
Mega diddo's TLJ!! What a...
Back to page topMega diddo's TLJ!! What a gentle giant, and nice man! And he sure could give you a work out! A couple times in recent years, I and my family sat next to him and a group of guys at Barney's and had breakfast. It was hard to watch such a strong man, starting to turn into an old man. Old age was taking a toll on his body, but he was still strong at heart. It was an honor to introduce my grown children to this wonderful man, who kept us in line (back when a teacher was allowed to plant a foot in your backside). Rest in peace, Mr Haglund, "you earned it"!!
"Bags" was definitely "Old...
Back to page top"Bags" was definitely "Old School". You either shaped up or shipped out in his classes. Easy to rile or smile, is how I remember him. Right now there are some lazy angels being whipped into shape I'm sure. Thanks for the memories, lessons and times you gave and had with us Sir. My condolences to the Haglund Family in your loss of a very special Man.