Mae I. Haltli

HALTLI, DEITS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/15/2017 at 08:09:04

Sioux City Journal
12 February 2017

SIOUX CITY | Walter O. and Mae I. Haltli, both 95, of Sioux City, passed away respectively on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, and Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at a local nursing facility.

Memorial services for the couple will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Westlawn Presbyterian Church, where visitation will begin after 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Walter O., son of Carl and Julia (Aune) Haltli, was born on Dec. 11, 1921, in Fosston, Minn. He grew up at Fosston and farmed and did carpentry work with his father. In 1942, Walter was united in marriage with Genovieve Johnson. Two children, Wayne and Linda, were born to this marriage, which ended in divorce in 1946.

On Aug. 29, 1942, Walter was drafted into the United States Army and served as a carpenter with the Army Air Forces Base Unit in Sioux City. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 28, 1945, with the rank of Sergeant.

On Oct. 18, 1947, Walter was blessed with a second marriage, this time with Mae Deits in Dakota City, Neb. Three children were born to this union. Walter also adopted Mae’s two children. Walter and Mae made their home in Sioux City, residing in the same house for 65 years. He partnered with his son, Walter and son-in-law, Chuck Hoffman at Halman Construction in Sioux City until his retirement in 1985.

Throughout the years, Walter was a member of Westlawn Presbyterian Church, South Sioux City Eagles Club, Moose Lodge, the American Legion, the DAV, and Carpenters Local 948 for over 50 years.

Walter is survived by seven children, Wayne Force (Lois Steven), Linda (John) Komula, Virginia (Gene) Martin, Barbara Eggink, Lynnette (Charles) Hoffman, Walter (Suzanne) Haltli, and Douglas Haltli Lee; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Sieg; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Haltli; and many nieces and nephews.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mae Haltli; siblings, Martin Haltli, Gladys Gilbertson, Clara Hanson, Edith Johnson, Harry Haltli, Lillian Haltli and Robert Haltli; a son-in-law, Nick Eggink; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Sieg; and a grandson, Steven Eggink. (Mae’s obituary was published in the Sioux City Journal in December.)

The family respectfully requests that all gifts be in the form of memorial donations to the Westlawn Presbyterian Church Ladies group.