Sunday, December 28, 2014

DONALD “DON” F. HALOPKA

NAME OF DECEASED: 
DONALD “DON” F. HALOPKA

AGE: 69

ADDRESS: 6839 County Highway Medford; Township of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH:  4:55 P.M. Saturday, December 27 at his residence

TIME & PLACE OF SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 31 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Brian Mundt

INTERMENT:  Medford Evergreen II 

VISITATION:  9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 31 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: February 28, 1945 in Wausau

EDUCATION: Attended Medford High School

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He worked on his parent’s farm in Medford until it was sold; he then began raising heifers for sale for 20+ years. During this time he also worked as a repairman for Niemuth Implement in Stetsonville for 17 years. Don then sold his hobby farm and worked at Huotari of Medford in the shop until his retirement. He enjoyed watching sports and talking about farming.

MEMBER OF:  St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING SISTER: Carol Jochimsen of Medford
Also survived by a Nephew, Great Nephew and Niece, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED FATHER: Frank J. Halopka

DECEASED MOTHER: Clarabelle E. Halopka (Maiden Name: Schoenfeldt)

PALLBEARERS: Jody and Alex Jochimsen, Jerry Fiebke, Dennis Brandner, Mike Thompson and Bill Ziemer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Don’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Homes of Medford and Rib Lake is assisting the family with arrangements
-For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com