ULLR Foundation Memorial Gifts

George Halder

January 30, 2013

$210

-Donors-

(listed alphbetically)

Jan Cady

Dolly Eastman

Diane Erlandson

Ron Fleming

Mary Ellen Gabel

Karen Holmquist

Barbara Kolbe

Vickie Lee

Mike & Mimi Moss

Carol Schwebach
         

Halder, George Louis Age 78, of Mpls, passed away suddenly on January 30 near Topeka, KS, en route to Scottsdale, AZ.       Survived by children, Jeanne (Richard) Yeager, of Phoenix, AZ, Jackie (John) Fallenstein, of Bloomington and Tim Halder of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Elise and Keeley Yeager, Anna and Michael Fallenstein; brothers Francis and Loran (Shirley) Halder, both of Bird Island, MN; sister Irene (Arnie) Krippner of Bloomington; beloved friend Anne Barry; many nieces, nephews and friends.       Preceded in death by parents Frank and Marie Halder and brother Maynard.       George was born on a farm in Bird Island, MN on Feb. 21, 1934.  As a proud U of M grad (BS '62), he had a long and successful career as a Professional Mechanical Engineer.  After retiring from Hennepin County in 2000, George became an avid traveler; visiting scores of countries, trekking in mountains, and cruising around the world.  An enthusiastic story and joke teller, he naturally made friends wherever he went.  He enjoyed participating in tennis tournaments, ballroom dancing, and the ULLR ski club - but his family was always his first priority.       He lived in Mpls. all of his adult life and enjoyed the Lakes, working downtown, and the many arts in the city.  He loved deeply and was dearly loved in return by his children and grandchildren, his siblings, relatives and countless friends.  We will miss him greatly, but he will always be in our hearts.       Visitation 4-7 PM Wednesday, Feb. 6, Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 50th St. & Vernon Ave at Hwy 100, Edina.  Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, Feb. 7, with visitation beginning at 10 AM at the Church of Our Lady of Grace, 5051 Eden Ave S., Edina.  Interment Lakewood Cemetery.       Memorials preferred to the American  Heart Assoc. , Courage Center Adaptive Ski Program or donor's choice. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published in Star Tribune February 2, 2013

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