MIDDLETON - Phillip O. Halverson, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1939, in Blanchardville, Wis., the son of Sanford and Edna (Gilbertson) Halverson.

Phil graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1957. He married Barbara J. Hermanson on June 10, 1961, in Blanchardville, Wis.

Shortly after they were married, Phil joined Wisco Hardware in Madison where he worked in the warehouse for 10+ years, later joining Hallman Linsdey Paints where he worked in sales for 42 years, retiring in 2018. He truly loved working with people in both of these positions.

Phil loved playing golf with his foursome and looked forward to going on golf trips with his son, Craig. Phil enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. He cherished having family time and enjoyed fishing, bowling, and being outdoors.

Phil is survived by his wife, Barbara (who has since passed); children, Debbie (Scott) Gerber, Craig Halverson and Keith (Lisa) Halverson; brother, Kenny (Reeni) Halverson; two sisters-in-law, Helen Meeker and Thelma Lokken; grandchildren, Casey (Debbie) Watters, Hunter and Hope Pierstorff (Keith); two great-grandchildren, Avalynn and Rose (Casey); and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Sam Halverson.

A memorial service will be held at ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to fund cancer research to American Family Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Phillip Odell Halverson

April 25, 1939 - September 02, 2024

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