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Dennis R Halverson was born March 14,1945, in West Union, Iowa, to Lloyd and Evelyn Halverson. He grew up on a farm near Eldorado, attended country school until third grade, and graduated in 1964 at North High, West Union. He married Jean Sweet on June 25, 1966, and farmed with his Dad until 1969. Dennis worked for several businesses in the area including Eddies Garage, his own repair shops, John Falb, Baumler Implement, and Fayette County Highway Department, retiring in 2009. His wife Jean passed away from cancer in 2002. Dennis married Betty Nuehring in 2003. They enjoyed dancing and Dennis also played and sang with several local country bands. Dennis and Betty entertained at many local retirement and assisted living homes. He had a passion for hunting deer and turkey, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He shot an eight-point buck at the age of 75!
Dennis is survived by his stepchildren, Brenda (Dan) Schmitt, Sandy Phillips, Grant (Heather) Nuehring, 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great Grandchildren, numerous Nieces and Nephews, and Godchild Stacy Jimenez.
Dennis is preceded in death by first wife Jean, second wife Betty, siblings Derold and Wayne Halverson, sisters in law, Shirley and Donna Halverson, Stepson Kerry Nuehring, step-Grandchildren Lucas Palmer and Kelly Gordon, niece and nephew Connie Welsh and Steve Halverson.
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