Marvin Halverson

Marvin Casper Halverson , age 60, of Siren, WI, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Marvin was born on May 7, 1957 in Grantsburg, the son of Clifford and Esther Halverson. Marvin was named after his dad, Clifford Marvin Halverson, and his grandfather, Casper Halverson. Marvin attended school in Grantsburg and Siren districts, upon the completion of his schooling; he went to a trade school to be a machinist. But his interest was in service, first for the Danbury ambulance service, then working for Burnett Sherriff’s Depart., also working as a part-time officer for the Village of Frederic. Marvin then worked for the St. Croix Tribal Police Dept. which was very meaningful to him, serving 25 years in service to others. Due to his health, Marvin retired to then raise his children. Marvin served on the Siren Village Board for the past 2 years, he was so proud that he was able to part in all of this. Marvin was a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, this Native American Heritage came from his grandmother, Nora Mensen side of the family.   Marvin married Linda Jensen of Clam Falls on May 30, 1992 in Grantsburg. To this union 3 children were born, sons Reid and Joseph, daughter Casey. His children were his pride and joy. Doting on their every need, he enjoyed taking care of his family. In Marvin’s early years, he was known as one of the little boys by his older siblings (along with his young brother, Gene). He spent a lot of time with his nieces and nephews and they all enjoyed their time with Uncle Marv and his endless snacks that he provided. Marvin loved to tease and with him being a big kid at heart, there were endless laughs, laughing till your sides hurt. When the Burnett County seat was moved to Siren in the 1980’s, he always teased his sister, Marie, about them living in Grantsburg, Minnesota then. He loved to visit with his family and friends to hear what was new in their life. Marvin was diagnosed with cancer in January 2017, he fought a long and hard battle with everything he had in himself to fight this nasty disease. Upon learning of his cancer, a reunion was held in his honor on September 30, 2017 with 9 out of the 10 siblings and their families. Joy came in the morning when Marvin was released from all of his pain and suffering, entering into his eternal life on that Friday morning. What a blessing it is for Marvin to be whole again and free from pain. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Esther Halverson; wife, Linda Halverson; sister, Linda Hogie; brothers: Duane Halverson, Charles, Orville and Allan Larson; and nephew Michael Dahlberg. Marvin leaves to celebrate his memory his sons, Reid and Joseph of Siren; daughter, Casey of Siren; sisters: Betty (Steve) Marlow of Tallapoosa, MO, Gloria (Rich) DeMenna of Thomasville, GA, Marie (Tim) Dahlberg of Grantsburg, Nora Asper of Luck and LaVonne (Michael) Fitzgerald of Hugo, MN; brothers: Gene (Chris) Halverson of Coarsegold, CA, Huck (Elaine) Larson of Maplewood, MN, Bruce (Kristi) Larson of Grantsburg; brother-in-law, Dave Hogie of Bakersfield, CA; special friend, Mike Bergquist of Siren; parents-in-law, Duane and Elaine Jensen of Clam Falls; an Aunt, uncle, nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 2:00pm at the Crooked Lake Park in Siren, WI. Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Please reference to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home website for updates and online condolences, www.swedberg-taylor.com