Halverson, Junior R. (1923-2012)
HALVERSON, HANSON, WADE, GEISINGER, CARMICHAEL, SCHWARTZ, ANDERSEN, SUNDBLAD
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 6/28/2012 at 12:49:33
Junior R. Halverson
March 15, 1923 - June 21, 2012Junior R. Halverson, age 89, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa.
Junior Russell Halverson, the son of Benny A. and Rena (Hanson) Halverson, was born in Linn Grove, Iowa, on March 15, 1923. A member of the Class of 1943, he received his education at Sioux Rapids. Junior proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II from February 26, 1944, until his honorable discharge on October 27, 1945.
On May 23, 1948, Junior married Barbara Wade at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. They were blessed with three children: Gary, Dennis, and Debra. For forty years, they operated a farm before moving into Sioux Rapids on October 27, 1988. Also a seed corn salesman for over fifty years, Junior represented the PAG, Cargil, Asgrow, and Mircrogen companies.
A very dedicated, faithful member of the First Lutheran Church, Junior served as a Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent, on the Church Council, and as head usher. He sang in the choir as well. In his community, Junior also served as a 4-H leader, a township trustee for twenty years, a member of the Graeber-Rowe American Legion, and on the swimming pool board. A member of the Great Lakes Antique Car Club, Junior was also associated with the Threshermen’s Bee in Albert City for many years.
Junior’s special interests included: gardening, fishing, and woodworking. Junior also loved participating with his grandchildren in parades throughout northwest Iowa. Proud of each member of his family, he loved them all very much. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Junior’s life is celebrated and honored by his wife of sixty-four years, Barbara, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; his children: Gary (Kathie) Halverson, of Spencer, Iowa, Dennis (Roxanne) Halverson, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and Debra (Kurt) Geisinger, of Linn Grove, Iowa; his grandchildren: Heath Halverson, Hunter (Angie) Halverson, Courtney (Doug) Carmichael-Schwartz, Brent (Ellie) Carmichael, Jason (Tiffany) Halverson, Jeffrey Halverson, Joshua (Danielle) Halverson, Elijah Geisinger, Todd Geisinger, and Jonathon (Beth) Geisinger; nine great grandchildren; his brother, Norman (Jean) Halverson, of Spencer, Iowa; his sister, Helen Andersen, of Spencer, Iowa; his sister-in-law, Erma Halverson, of Britt, Iowa; and his brother-in-law, Oscar Sundblad, of Spencer, Iowa; as well as nieces; nephews; other extended family members; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Nickolas; five brothers: Donald, Honroe, Virgil, Bendix, and Emmet; and his sister, Nellie Sunblad.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.
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