Charles Lynn Haugerud was born in Amery, Wisconsin on October 3, 1954 the son of Perley and Viola (Elmer) Haugerud. Chuck grew up on a farm in Wagon Landing and was Baptized and Confirmed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church. Chuck attended high school in Amery and graduated with the class of 1973; he was class president that year. As a youngster he was active in 4-H and showed cattle at the county and state fairs. After high school, he attended WITC where he studied agriculture and later received his certification to be an auctioneer. He was united in marriage to Sharon Peterson and together they had three children. Chuck farmed with his dad for three years and then moved to McKinley where he farmed for10 years. After a move to rural Cumberland he started his career as an auctioneer. If he felt sorry for an animal that hadn't sold, it would often find a good home at Chuck's place. Fifteen years ago he moved to South Dakota where he did custom field work for the crop farmers there. As a young man he was a member of Jay Cee's, he enjoyed deer hunting and pheasant hunting. Chuck enjoyed watching his children participate in hockey, racing and other activities. His three children were the light of his life.The past year and a half he has lived in Amery. Chuck died at Region's Hospital in St. Paul on Wednesday night December 19, 2018 at the age of 64 years.

Chuck is survived by his parents Perley and Viola Haugerud; sons: Jason (Kristen) Haugerud and Adam (Megan) Haugerud; daughter Heather (Nick) Laska; grandchildren: Reid, Avery, Graham, Sawyer and AJ. He also leaves brothers: Bob Haugerud (Bonnie Kennett), Jim (Faye) Haugerud, David (Sonia Krause) Haugerud; sisters: Susie Andren, Carol (Tom) Mitchell, sister-in-law Judy Haugerud as well as other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Friday December 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Little Falls Lutheran Church in rural Amery. There will be a visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Wagon Landing Cemetery in Alden Township.