Haukoos, a Republican, who represented District 27A, which included all or portions of Freeborn and Mower counties in the southeastern part of the state.

[11] Haukoos helped pass a law on Airplane Frequent Flyer Benefits that makes the frequent-flyer miles accrued belong to the purchaser of the ticket, which, in some cases, is the state or other governmental unit.

[2][13] Haukoos married his wife Grace McNeil on July 28, 1955 and lived in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

At various times he served on the boards of Naeve Hospital, the National Guard Advisory Committee, the Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the City of Albert Lea Housing and Redevelopment Authority and numerous other organizations.

He was a long time member of Golden Kiwanis, the VFW, the American Legion and the Sons of Norway.

[14] Haukoos died at his home in Albert Lea, Minnesota on the morning of September 10, 2011, after dealing with congestive heart disease for many years.