HAUGHT, Kenneth Arlo -1961-2010

HAUGHT MILLER GROTH SCHMITT MYERS SPECK

Posted By: Roger Lembke (email)
Date: 1/6/2014 at 12:07:27

Kenneth Arlo Haught, 48, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at his home in West Union, Iowa.

The son of Arlo and Gwendolyn (Miller) Haught, he was born Sept. 10, 1961, in Chula Vista, Calif. He graduated in 1979 from Central Community School in Elkader, Iowa. In 1983, Ken received his B.A. degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He continued his education, attending St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn., graduating with a master's degree in 1998.

Ken was united in marriage to Sheri Groth on June 4, 1983, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, Iowa. Ken began his career of teaching fifth grade, then eighth grade computer literacy in Brownsville, Texas. He moved his family back to Iowa in 1995, where he worked as a computer tech in Wilton. In 1996, he became Dean of Discipline in Pine River, Minn. He was honored by Middle School Administrators of Iowa and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

In his free time, Ken truly enjoyed family and friends. He also took a great deal of pleasure riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and was an avid computer enthusiast. He particularly enjoyed the website "SimpleTruths.com". He collected wolves and nativity scenes. One of his greatest joys was being with the students at school.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Sheri; three sons, Justin (fiancée Sara Schmitt) of Grundy Center, Brad of Cedar Falls, and Carter of West Union; one daughter, Kaelyn of West Union; one sister, Theresa (Wesley) Myers Speck of Brownsville, Texas; three brothers, David Haught of Yankton, South Dakota, Edward (Wendy) Haught of Brownsville, Texas, and Michael Haught of Brownsville, Texas.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law Neil Myers.