Philip “Dick” Hallman, age 81, of Isanti passed away February 25, 2018 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 3rd at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by Rum River VFW Post 2735 of Isanti.
Philip “Dick” Richard Hallman was born March 26, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George and Virginia (Majerus) Hallman. He grew up and attended school in Minneapolis. He met Eleanor (Little) at a Saturday Nighter’s dance at the Catholic Youth Center in Minneapolis and they were married on October 3, 1959 at St. Peter’s Church in Richfield. Dick served his country in the US Army and was deployed to Korea in November 1959. They raised their family in Coon Rapids and East Bethel and in 2005 they moved to Isanti. Dick was involved with the Knights of Columbus in Coon Rapids and in Isanti. He volunteered at Mana Market Food Shelf in St. Francis, enjoyed helping with the fish fries and funeral lunches at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. He also enjoyed gardening, country music, dancing, reading Louis Lamoure books, bowling, bonfires, and nature. He loved being with his dogs, cats and his family.
Dick passed away February 25, 2018 at home at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 30 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Garry Hallman.
He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor; eight children, Neil (Connie) Lageson, Sis (Lageson) Knutson, Lynnette Hallman, Monica (Kelly) Hallman, Jeff (Sheila) Hallman, Kerry (Reid) Nelson, Nancy Hallman (Ben Lombardi), and Tony (Dawn) Hallman; two sisters, Roberta (Jerome) Hacker, and Cindy Hallman; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man, he was fun, a talker, and easy to get along with. I’ll miss the times when we went to the millers house in east bethel, to play cards. It was so fun
My memories of Dick go back many years. Roberta and I have been friends since grade school and that is why I know Dick. We all played together in their backyard. We had imagination back then. We made toys out of all sorts of things, clothes pins , branches and yes, even mud. What fun we had. Dick had drawings of homes he designed and we enjoyed looking at those. Dick was older than us, but that didn’t matter to him. He was fun and I think he enjoyed being with us as we did with him.
I’m sure you have many fond memories of Dick. Keep them in your thoughts.
You have our condolences and are in out thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Virgil Linn
I had the pleasure of knowing this wonderful man for the last 17 years. I will treasure our monthly visits at the salon while I did Eleanor ‘s pedicures. Those times became such a big part of my life. Talking about politics, latest news stories, family etc. You hold a very special place in my heart Dick and I will never forget you. My condolences to you Eleanor and to your children and grand children for I know how much he loved you all. He always lit up talking about his family. God speed🕇
Thinking of you all today. I will remember Dick as always being very kind and a very good man. Wishing you peace.
Sorry for you loss, he sounds like such a wonderful man. Sending prayers to all of you at this difficul time.