Olivene "Petie" Hauger

Olivene "Petie" Hauger, age 93, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Good Samaritan Center in Pelican Rapids.Olivene Theresa "Petie" Peterson was born April 17, 1918, in Crosby, North Dakota, the daughter of Clarence O. and Theoline (Pederson) Peterson. She was baptized May 12, 1918, in Crosby. Petie was confirmed May 14, 1933, at Pelican Valley Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. On May 26, 1951, Petie was united in marriage to Lester Orville Hauger at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. Through the years Petie worked as a telephone operator, cashier at the local theatre, dry cleaners, manager of the War Surplus Store, check-out girl at Henning's Grocery Store, and for 27 years she worked for Dr. Ken Albright as a dental assistant.Petie was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed making afghans for her daughters and grandchildren and crocheting little angels which she included in cards she was sending to family and friends. Petie also liked ceramics and quilting. She played golf, enjoyed music and crossword puzzles.Petie is survived by her daughters: Pat (Carl) Zick and Leslie (Mark) Backman, both of Pelican Rapids, MN; grandchildren: Michael Zick, Kevin Zick, Jonathan Zick, Teresa (Casey) Majerus, and Roberta Backman; great-grandchildren: Tara, Stephanie, Janelle, TyRell (Ranae), Kirsten, Nathan, and Kevan; sisters: Anna Mae Fossen, Pelican Rapids, MN; and Thelma "Sal" Levorsen, Ferndale, WA; sister-in-law, Marlys Peterson, Dent, MN; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Theoline; husband, Lester; siblings: Ina Jenzer, Harriet Swanson, and Clarence, Jr.Funeral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572