Wayne P. Haugland

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Wayne Paul Haugland, 80 of Hampden, ND passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.

There will be a visitation, on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a time of sharing memories and music at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, Devils Lake on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Trudy Dumont officiating. Burial will be in the Storlie Cemetery, rural Hampden in the spring of 2026.

Born on August 31, 1945, at Langdon Hospital to Earl and Norma (Larson) Haugland. Wayne grew up on the family farm and began his education in one-room schoolhouse before attending Hampden School. He excelled academically, graduating as valedictorian, and later attended North Dakota Agricultural College for 1 year. Wayne was also an avid basketball player in his youth. He coached basketball at Hampden Public School the last year the school was open.

On September 5, 1963, Wayne married the loved of his life, Diana Hoffman. Together they raised six children while living and working on the family farm. Farming and music were lifelong passions for Wayne. Even after he was no longer to able to farm independently, he continued working for many years as a hired man,-grateful for every opportunity to be on the land he loved.

A gifted, self taught musician, Wayne played in several country western groups, including the Desperados, the Country Drifters and his own band, WP& Harmony. He shared the stage with his twin daughters, Jodi Kurtz and the late Joni Haugland, bringing music to countless communities and touching the lives of many through their performances.

Wayne was a man of many talents—a farmer, musician, carpenter, hunter, fisher and longtime DJ for KZZY, where he worked for over 20 years. He spent many years working alongside his father in Devils Lake on carpentry projects and crafted numerous treasured pieces for his children and grandchildren.

Known for his friendly spirit and adventurous heart, Wayne made friends wherever he went. He spent many years hunting out West and proudly brought home numerous trophies. For several years, he was featured on the North Dakota state map after winning the Chatauqua Shoot Days Muzzleloader contest July 4th, 1976.

Wayne is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana; daughter Joni Haugland; parents, Earl and Norma Haugland; brother Gary Haugland; and brothers-in-law Ronald Lunde, Charles Barnes and Duane Sampson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Archie and Alma Hoffman.

He is survived by his five children: Tory Haugland of Devils Lake, ND; Daughters Jodi (Richard) Kurtz of St Michael, ND; Tanya (Mark) Pero of Duluth, MN; Trisa (Jason) Unruh of Aberdeen, SD; Janna (Andrew) Haider of Munich, ND; sisters Linda Barnes of Townsend, Georgia and Sandra Lunde of East Grand Forks, MN; cousin Eileen Goldade of Minot, ND; sister-in-law Marilyn Sampson of Mesa, Arizona; brothers-in-law Rod (Doreen) Hoffman of Munich, ND and Delwyn (Maria) Hoffman of Munich, ND.

Wayne is also survived by his grandchildren; Antony(Meghann) McCloud, Adam McCloud, Amanda (Hayden Whitecalf) Haugland, Michael Haugland, Michelle (Trent) Askelson, Sara (Daniel) Hogan, Alex Kurtz, Ethan (Sheela) Unruh, Dylan (Tabitha) Unruh, Haley (Robert) Boyd, Hunter Haider, and Hanna Haider; and his great grandchildren; Ethan (Tairah), Ashton, Krista, Awan, Mason, Quintessence (Nathan), Amaya, Brooklyn, Draike, Percya, Meelah, Daxxon, Koraline, Brady, Addison, Cole, Kamdyn, Khole, Case, Daniel, Tessa, Cassie, Mayer, and Baby Boyd expected in 2026.

Wayne’s legacy lives in the music he played, the land he loved, and the family he cherished. His kindness, humor and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Wayne’s sign off during his radio days: If you don’t have a smile on your face, there is no use having a face.

Casket Bearers will be Alex Kurtz, Ethan Unruh, Dylan Unruh, Hunter Haider, John Skjervheim and Travis Hermanson.

Honorary Bearers: Dale Schonauer, Don Schonauer, Curtis Logie, Robert Harpestad Jr., Arden Berggren, Bobby Tapson, Jack Neidlinger, Burnell Skjervheim, Donald Skjervheim, Jack Skjervheim and Randy Dahl.

Music will be provided by Jodi Kurtz, Dylan and Tabitha Unruh and Kelly Hamre.