Obituaries
Obituary: Longtime Ridgefield Resident Louis J. Haugh, 82
Louis served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era in a non-combatant role. He retired from the US Navy Reserves with honors as a Commander.
Information Courtesy Kane Funeral Home
RIDGEFIELD, CT — Louis J. Haugh, 82, of Manhattan, longtime resident of Ridgefield, died on Monday, March 7.
Louis was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin on August 22, 1939; a son of the late Francis and Lucille (Zahradka) Haugh. He is survived by his three children: Meredith, Amanda (Paul) and Daniel (Dalene); his two brothers: Jerry (Merrie) and William (Susan); and nine grandchildren: Lawson, Shannon, Colleen, Patrick, Olivia, Jack, Michael, August, and Cameron; as well as nieces, nephews, their spouses, and grand-nephews.
A longtime Ridgefield resident, Louis was a journalist, and excelled in the field of marketing for many years. Louis served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era in a non-combatant role. He retired from the US Navy Reserves with honors as a Commander. He was a loyal parishioner of St. Mary's Church.
Louis' education pedigree consists of the following: Menomonie High School Wisconsin, 1957; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelor of Arts, 1961; Master’s Degree Journalism 1967.
His career highlights include: Chicago Tribune, Reporter; Advertising Age, Senior Editor; Westport Marketing Group, Managing Partner; Frankel & Co., Sr. VP; Einson Freeman Inc., Managing Director; Peppers & Rogers Group International, Managing Director.
While Louis enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career, it was his devotion to family that will be his legacy and leave the most cherished memories. He was actively involved in growing the Haugh, Keating and Beatty families. He enjoyed keeping extensive and detailed notes on each family members' activities, jobs, hobbies, and sports. The journalist still at work.
Louis traveled extensively, including visits to 50+ countries. He was also a sports enthusiast, famously known to all as a rabid Green Bay Packer fan, Wisconsin Badgers, Army Black Knights and then as an East Coast resident, an avid Yankee fan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church; 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. A reception will follow at the Lounsbury House; 316 Main Street, Ridgefield. Interment will take place privately at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in Mr. Haugh's memory may be made to the Francis J. and Lucille M. Haugh Agricultural Scholarship, care of U.W. Foundation, 410 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022.
Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in care of funeral arrangements.
