Wayne K. Halvorson, age 80, of Isanti passed away March 12, 2022 at home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, April 23rd at Coon Lake Community and Senior Center, 182 Forest Rd, Wyoming, MN 55092.
Wayne Keith Halvorson was born on January 15, 1942, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Alvin and Inez (Olson) Halvorson. During his high school career, Wayne was the goalie for the hockey team; he was once named the smallest goalie in the history of the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament League where he was named Wayne “Babe” Halvorson. Wayne’s love of the sport continued throughout his adult life as he coached kids hockey in the Blaine for 20 years and Spring Lake Park for 3 years.
Upon graduation, Wayne joined the United Stated Air Force. On, September 10, 1967, he married Barbara Dahle in Thief River Falls at Zion Lutheran Church. Together they had four children; Brenda, Stacy, Tina and Wade. One of the family’s greatest memories is camping at Camp In The Woods in Princeton and Springvale Campground in Stanchfield. He will be dearly missed.
Wayne passed away March 12, 2022 at his home at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Inez Halvorson; nephews, Scott Halvorson, Jarrod Brown; mother-in-law, Alice Dahle; son-in-law, Todd Hammer, and brother-in-laws, Gene Brown and Jim Oliverious.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Barb; daughters, Brenda (Paul) Burns of East Bethel, Stacy (Randy) Feiertag of Princeton and Tina Hammer (Chad Volker) of Isanti; son, Wade Halvorson (Jamie Helget) of Ramsey; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Kathy) Halvorson of Eden Prairie; sisters, Sandra Brown of Brook Park, Marlys Oliverius of East Bethel, Bonnie (Ron) LaVonne of Forest Lake; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Wayne will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten by anyone who met him.
I can remember Wayne bringing me and my dad too a Minnesota Fighting Saints game. I was pretty young at the time but it was a really exciting and fast moving game. He really impressed me with his knowledge of the game, and I remember him talking a lot about his coaching. He really enjoyed that! He always seemed to be positive!
I ‘m very sorry for your loss, Stacy, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
A great man! Many fond memories on the hockey rinks growing up. Thanks coach. You will be missed.
We are so sorry to learn of Uncle Waynes passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Barb, cousins Brenda, Stacy, Tina and Wade. There are so many fond memories growing up. Sundays after church when we lived on 40th(1 block from church) . Uncle Wayne, an avid sports fan(especially hockey)watched many Sunday afternoon games in our living room. Wayne & Grpa Schminkey cheering their favorites & talking sports. Uncle Wayne helped me buy my first transistor radio. All the occasions our families got together,even the grandparents & siblings of the Halversons, Butlers, Dahles & Schminkeys. It was different then,extended family was much more far reaching and get-togethers were fairly often(always filled with lots of catching up, good food, laughter and long “goodbyes”) My first babysitting job was Brenda & Stacy (when they lived in the little gray house in Mpls with the big front yard) There was the house painting party Barb & Wayne had one summer weekend about1977. 4th of July weekend at our house in Milaca-Wayne parked their RV on the street, Grma Dahle stayed in Angies bedroom, had a couple pop-up campers in the driveway & a few tents pitched in the back yard. It was a great holiday weekend with lots of activities & late night visiting. I’ve always known Wayne as a father so his family is a big part of my memories of him. He worked hard to provide and get ahead. He was eager to pitch in and help. The last couple times we visited in person he beamed with pride as he shared news of the kids and grandkids. His family truly held his heart. As God blesses your memories with laughter and tears, may you also find comfort. Please know that family and friends care.
We are so sorry to learn of Uncle Waynes passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Barb, cousins Brenda, Stacy, Tina and Wade. There are so many fond memories growing up. Sundays after church when we lived on 40th. Uncle Wayne, an avid sports fan(especially hockey)watched many Sunday afternoon games in our living room. with Grpa Schminkey. Uncle Wayne helped me buy my first transistor radio. All the occasions our extended families got together, always filled with lots of catching up, good food, laughter and long “goodbyes”. My first babysitting job was Brenda & Stacy-they lived in the little gray house in Mpls. There was the house painting party Barb & Wayne had one summer weekend about1977. A wonderful 4th of July weekend at our house in Milaca-RV ,pop-up campers & a few tents with lots of activities & late night visiting. I’ve always known Wayne as a father so my memories are Wayne, Barb & kids together. He worked hard to provide and get ahead. He was eager to pitch in and help. The last couple times we visited in person he beamed with pride as he shared news of the kids and grandkids. His family truly held his heart. As God blesses your memories with laughter and tears, may you also find comfort. Please know that family and friends care.