Dennis Halterman (1883-1953)

HALTERMAN, PATTERSON, DOLPH, SMITH, GILLEY

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:13

From Nevada Evening Journal December 23, 1953 (page 6)

Rites Held For Dennis Halterman

Collins -- Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:00 p.m. from the Collins Church of Christ for Dennis Halterman, who died Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Story County hospital in Nevada where he had been admitted on the preceding Tuesday.

Officiating minister was the Rev. Derrold Hoffman pastor of the church assisted by the Rev. George H. Adkins, a former pastor here, now of Des Moines.

Vocal music was by Mrs. Alvin Hanson and Mrs. Kenneth Tomlinson, accompanied by Mrs. C. R. Stone. The selections were "In the Upper Garden," "God's Tomorrow" and "Beyond The Sunset."

In care of the beautiful floral offering were Mrs. Clarence Morrison, Mrs. Marie Morrison and Donna Morrison. Ushers were Jack Fertig and Russell Oswalt. Casket bearers were Claude Ballard, Benny Caulkins, Harold Hale, Richard Keagle, Walter Keagle and Donald Titus.

Interment was in the Collins Evergreen cemetery.

Obituary

Dennis Halterman, son of John and Susan Halterman, was born June 20, 1883, in Warren County, and died Dec. 10, 1953 at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 20 days. His parents moved to Story County and grew to manhood on a farm southeast of Collins.

On Oct. 7, 1902 he was united in marriage to Oakel M. Patterson and to this union one son, Oral M. was born.

On Aug. 29, 1906 he was married to Ethel Rae Dolph and to this union three children were born, D. L. of Nevada, James Everett of Waterloo and Charlotte Marie (Mrs. Ord Smith) of Collins. His parents, one brother, William and two sisters, Bertha and Daisy preceded in death.

At an early age he joined the Church of Christ and remained a true and loyal member as long as his health permitted.

His greatest ambition was farming and he will be remembered for his generous neighborly spirit, his fine horses, and his friendly visits with those who called in the home or met him on the street.

His health failed and they moved to Collins in January of 1947 and lived there until his passing last Thursday, Dec. 10.

He as a kind and loving father, a willing neighbor always ready to lend a hand to those in need, and his sudden death was a shock to the community. We extend our sympathy to those who mourn his passing, his wife, Ethel R., three sons, Oral M. of Chicago, D. L. of Nevada, James Everett of Waterloo, daughter, Mrs. Ord Smith of Collins, nine grand children one great grand child; also three brothers, Henry of Nevada, John of Roland, and Melvin of West Virginia, and one sister Mrs. Belle Gilley of Collins, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.