"Just found out about the passing of Dean. Worked with Dean at the Beaman co-op for a couple of years and got to know him as a great guy. Totally unselfish and easy to work with. Very saddened to hear this news. He made the world a better place. Sympathies to family. Jeff Ulch "
In loving memory of
Dean Halverson
May 19, 1963 - May 23, 2018
Dean Halverson, 55, of Beaman, IA, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Beaman United Methodist Church in Beaman. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018, at the Beaman United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Beaman. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Dean was born May 19, 1963, to Harold and Pauline (Stouffer) Halverson in Marshalltown, IA. He graduated from Gladbrook High School in 1981. Dean attended Hawkeye Technical College. After college, he served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Dean was united in marriage to Diane "Didee" Kopsa on June 17, 1989. She died July 31, 2007. He was employed with the Mid-Iowa Co-op as the Feed Mill Manager. Dean enjoyed camping and Nascar racing. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
Dean will be missed by his two sons, Brody Halverson and Zach Halverson, both of Beaman; a brother, John (Barb) Halverson of Marshalltown; three sisters, Carolyn (Bob) Dalton of Chatham, IL, Linda (Mike Wilhelm) Halverson of Des Moines, IA, and Diana (Mark) Volkens of Gladbrook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane "Didee" Halverson, parents, and two sisters, Kathie Armijo and Donna Brady.
Tributes
"Sympathy to family. I went to school with Dean from K-12. He always was playing a joke or grinning from something he did to you. Many good memories of him in school. Prayers will continue from our family, Teresa Mentel Kingrey"
"We are sorry to hear about Dean's passing. He was such a great guy."
"There is going to be a heck of a Halverson reunion in heaven. Knowing that they will all be together brings some comfort, but leaves an emptiness here on earth. Our prayers for strength and faith during this sad time. Terri and Mike Saurber "
"John and Barb, sorry for your loss. Our sympathies are with you."
"My condolences to family and friends. Dean and I were friends from a very young age. We did so many things together I can't mention them all. Unfortunately as we got older we lost touch but I have great memories of time spent with him and many other of our shared friends. May he rest in peace. God bless him and the family David ladehoff"
"Sending sympathy and prayers for Dean's family today and in the days ahead. Duane & Barbara Beichley"