Dwight "Bill" D. Halverson

Dwight “Bill” Halverson, age 76, of Purdy, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at Vernon Memorial Hospital. He was born December 23, 1943, in Viroqua to the late Sever and Leda (Skrede) Halverson. Bill was a farmer and had a great love for fishing. He lived his entire life within one mile of Purdy. He was baptized, confirmed and was a lifelong member of Bad Axe Lutheran Church. He raised trout for the Bud Sportsman’s Club until he went into the Vernon Manor. He also raised tobacco. You could always see him outside baling hay in his 35 Ferguson Tractor and Allis Chalmer’s round baler. He also had a herd of beef cattle. Bill made sure the church parking lot was always cleared of snow every winter. Bill along with his brother Ern took over frying fish at the annual family 4th of July fish fry after their dad passed away. Bill also entertained many people, both young and old, at family gatherings and other parties with his ‘dancing dolls.’ He was a member of Westby Rod and Gun Clubs. Survivors include his brother Arden (Lila Mae) Halverson; sister-in-law Murial Halverson; eight nieces and nephews: Mary Ann (David) Thurin, Donald (Siri) Halverson, Greg Halverson, Debra Primmer, Andrew (Julie) Halverson, Ricky Halverson, Pamela (Chris) Klink and Aaron Halverson; 14 great-nieces and nephews; many great-great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Avenelle Halverson; his brother Stanley ‘’Ern” Halverson; his nephew-in-law Leon Primmer; and an infant niece, Amber Jean Halverson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25th, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Bad Axe Lutheran Church, County Rd. N, Viroqua (South of Hwy 56W). Pastor Don Greven will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Bill will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Bill’s family would like to thank staff members at the Vernon Manor, Vernon Memorial Hospital and Vernon Memorial Hospice for the care they provided to Bill. Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua is serving Bill’s family. 123 W. Decker St Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-2100