Louis Edward Halfmann

Louis Edward Halfmann, 94, passed away peacefully at approximately 8:00 pm on Thursday April 6, 2017 surrounded by his wife, six of his nine children and a few of his many grandchildren. He was number eight of nine children born in St. Peter, Wisconsin to Joseph and Susanna Halfmann on July 27, 1922. He is survived by one sister, Sr. Serena Halfmann, his wife, Dolores Halfmann, his nine children, Lynn Reyes (Raul), Thomas Halfmann, Gerald Halfmann (Teresa), Donna Hall, Richard Halfmann, Mary Halfmann-Lockhart (Kevin), Kristine Panas, Michael Halfmann (Meilii), Paula Fenton, twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Louis served his country in WWII in the Army Corp of Engineers. He was stationed in the Pacific for the duration of his service and was discharged as a sergeant at wars end. Louis was an avid reader and somewhat of an expert on Abraham Lincoln. When he was once told that he bore an amazing resemblance to Lincoln, he studied everything he could get his hands on, put together an accurate costume and started lecturing at local schools. The children and teachers loved him and his presentation. His February's were booked solid with lectures for many years. Louis served his church by being a Eucharistic Minister at San Xavier Mission for many years. A funeral mass will be held at St Francis De Sales Catholic Church 1375 S. Camino Seco Tucson, AZ on April 24, 2017 at 10:00 am. Those wishing to honor Louis' memory may send their donation to Honor Flight Arizona, Honor Flight AZ, P.O. Box 12258, Prescott, AZ 86304 http://honorflightaz.org/donation-form/