Wayne L. Halverson, 85, of Bancroft, passed away on
Saturday, Sep. 29, 2018, at home.
He was born June 29, 1933, in Neenah, to the late Ole and
Doris Halverson, and served in the U.S. Army as a dog trainer in Germany from
1953-1957. He went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
UW-Madison.
Wayne was an art historian at UW-Stevens Point from 1965
until his retirement in 1991 as professor emeritus.
For years, he bred and showed collie dogs; and later in
life, he bred and showed Arabian horses.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by
his sister, Carol Seelman.
Private services will be held. The John J. Buettgen Funeral
Home in Wisconsin Rapids is assisting with arrangements. For online
condolences, please visit www.HonorOne.com.
