Lonnie Hayne

Stoughton- Lonnie R. Hayne, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born on September 18, 1940 in rural Holt County, Nebraska to the late Ralph and Ethel Herman Hayne. Lonnie attended country school and graduated from Arlington, NE High School as valedictorian. He received his BS degree in Business Administration from Dana College, Blair, NE in 1962 and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska in 1964. Lonnie met his wife, Gloria Pedersen, at Dana College. They were married June 22, 1963 in Oshkosh. Lon spent his entire career in Public Administration. The last 27 years with the Dept. of Public Instruction as Budget Analyst, Fiscal Supervisor, and Senior Accountant. He retired in 2003. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria; daughters, Lisa Swenson of Rochester, MN, and Vicki Hayne of Stoughton; grandchildren, Mitchell, Megan, Andrew, Christian, Matthew, and Noah; sister, Sharon Suess of Cave Creek, AZ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Hayne, and Lois Pedersen; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Daniel Robert Hayne; twin brother, Larry Hayne; and brothers-in-law, Leroy Pedersen, and Ron Suess. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 28, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, with Rev. Scott Geister-Jones officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon immediately following the services in the church fellowship hall. Friends may greet the family from 9:30 AM until the time of services Monday at church. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, American Heart Association, or Diabetes Foundation. A special thank you to Lonnie's healthcare providers at Stoughton Hospital and St. Mary's. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244