George Erwin Halverson
October 8, 1937 ~ January 25, 2025
Age 87 formerly of White Bear Lake. Loving dad, grandfather, great grandfather, brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2025.
Preceded in death by loving wife of 67 years, Ann; daughter, Tamara (Clifford) Sass; siblings, David, Diane. Survived by; daughters, Jodie (Robert) Hughes, Michele (Joel) Richardson, Karen (Jeff) Miller, Shannon (David) Wohlberg; grandchildren, Thomas (Libby), Jacob (Clarice), Patrick (Allison), Molly (Ben), Andrew (Kristin), Sam (Ashley), Maxwell (Lauren), Ryan (Jenna), Curtis, Annie, Jess, Mitchell (Cristi), Madison (Anthony), George (Carolyne), Harrison; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Claryce (Gary) Capistrant, Patricia (William) Fitzsimmons, Jerome (Linda), Judy Nelson; sister-in-law, Linda; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
George grew up in Brainerd and graduated in 1955, he was proud to be a Brainerd Warrior. After graduation he served in the Navy as a dental technician. He combined the skills he learned in the Navy with a fierce entrepreneurial spirit to start his own business in 1970, Excel Dental Studios. George served as the president of the MN Dental Lab Assoc. & was active with multiple national organizations. He will be remembered as a great leader, mentor & community member. He was passionate about giving back to his community and served as a city councilman in White Bear Lake and was president of the White Bear Lake Jaycees. George was constantly curious and loved to learn, especially history. George was also a great athlete; in high school he was a Golden Gloves boxer and later in life he loved to golf. Above all, George loved his family; his generosity and spirit was unmatched, a true hero to those that knew him.
George’s life will be celebrated with a private Mass of Christian Burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for George’s military service to our country in the Navy.
Tough to find the words to properly share how much I appreciated George. I am truly blessed to have been George’s son in law, business partner, and most importantly his friend. Big void I will try to fill with all the life lessons he taught me, as well as the many great memories. I will carry on as George taught me to do, and as his favorite quote states from Winston Churchill “Sometimes it’s not enough to do your best, you must do what is required”! So on we will go and I will work every day to honor George and live my life to the fullest, in business and most importantly being the best husband, father, and Grandfather I can. I love you George, Rest in Peace my friend!
Dear Karen and Halverson girls, Sending condolences on the loss of both your mom and dad. I think back to the many years in Birchwood when they always welcomed me into their home and cabin. Remember mowing the yard before we could do anything fun? He had the first Mercedes I ever saw and let me use the white Camaro for my drivers license test. hoping your many wonderful memories bring you peace during this time of grief. Linda DeWitte
My deep condolences to Jodie, Michele, Karen and Shannon and families in the loss of their father and mother. The Halversons were our neighbors on Buckbee Road for many years. George was a devoted husband and father and a genuine sincere person who inspired others by his example. He really cared about people and his volunteer service on the city council and the Jaycees was an important investment in the community. I know he will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. May he rest in peace with his dear wife Ann.
Our sincere condolences to the Halvorson family. Back in the 60’s in Brainerd, the Halvorsons and Henkemeyers were like brothers and sisters. God bless you all.
Kindest regards from our remaining family —
Paul Henkemeyer, Janice Mlodzik, Carol Brusseau, Doreen Gerwing and Steve Henkemeyer.
Sorry to hear about your loss i bought many flowers from brd floral while I lived in brainerd my family also knew your family from the henkemeyer person
Q: Describe where George worked and what they did
A: I first met George in Jaycees. Wrote insurance for George when he and Jerry Nelson started Excel Dental Studios. George persuaded me to join him and Jerry to help them expand their business. I gladly joined them and worked for them for six years. Must admit It was the most fun I had working in my business career. I had many fond memories. Also enjoyed coaching George and Ann’s daughter Jodie in White Bear Lake’s first girls’ slow pitch softball league. God Bless George and Ann and the Halverson Family.
Love, Bob Pagel
I am so sorry to hear about George and Anne. We met George and Anne when my husband Louie Morelli was in a transitional care unit. George befriended Louie and Louie thought the world of George. They were the sweetest couple, George was such a gentleman and he came to see Louie in hospice. He shared so many wonderful things about Louie in the short time he knew him. I was able to visit with the two of them last summer. My prayers go to your family. Jammie Morelli