Reuben Gene Wallace Halverson Sr.

Reuben Gene Wallace Halverson, Sr., 78, of La Crescent, a retiree and landlord, died from unknown causes on Saturday, December 31thstth, 2011 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in rural Blackhammer Township, MN on July 24, 1933 to Andrew and Cora (Stensgard) Halverson. Reuben worked on his families and local farms in the Houston County area until he moved to La Crescent where he helped build his current home of 45 years. He worked for Holsum Foods (Metz Baking) in La Crosse from which he retired after 40 years of work. He also spent his time as an owner and landlord of several properties in La Crosse and La Crescent. When asked, his greatest life achievement was his family, for which he was very grateful. He was married to Yvonne Thiele for 20 years and they had six children.

Reuben is survived by his children, Reuben Jr., Karr, Bridgette and Cort, two grandchildren, Braeden and Kailee, and a sister Cecelia Vesterse. Reuben is welcomed in death by many family members including Torre, his beloved son who has been waiting for him.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Mark Jolivette will officiate. Burial will be in the Toledo Cemetery, La Crescent. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of services.