Merlyn Vern Halberg

Cedarburg, Wisconsin Merlyn Vern Halberg, 81, formerly of Wakefield, Michigan, passed away Sunday June 27, 2010 in Cedarburg, WI. He died surrounded by his family. Merlyn was born in Glidden, WI, September 28, 1928, to the late Hjalmer and Amanda (Swanson) Halberg. Merlyn was a resident of Wakefield, MI for his entire life. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed his grandchildren tremendously. He was a kind, caring, patient and hardworking man. He was very proud of his Operators Union Local 324, Michigan for 50 years. Politics was one of his favorite topics. Merlyn had a roofers card which covered everything because he knew how to fix anything. Merlyn is survived by wife of 60 years, Mary (nee Valesano), children; Gail (William) Kochelek and David (Diane) Halberg, 8 grandchildren; Dana, Jeremiah, Harmony, Anthony, Holly, Lindsay, Cory and Nicholas. He is further survived by 4 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son Merlyn Richard Halberg, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, E8223 Sanders Road, Bessemer, Michigan on Saturday July 3rd at 11:00am with Rev. David Stevens officiating. Service: Memorial Service Saturday July 3, 2010 at 11:00am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, E8223 Sanders Road, Bessemer, Michigan.