Obituary
Beverly J. Haldeman
Beverly J. Haldeman, 83, of rural Norwalk, WI passed away peacefully at the Serenity House in Tomah on September 6, 2019 with her family by her side.
Beverly was born on July 2, 1936 to Harvey and Flora (Hanson) Hansen in Racine, WI. She graduated from Park High School in 1954. After working for a few years, she attended UW-Madison and graduated in 1961 with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and later received her Masters from UW-Eau Claire. She was a Speech and Language Pathologist for over 58 years, first for Sauk County Schools, then the Tomah School District, and finally for the Norwalk Ontario Wilton School District up until June of this year.
In 1957, she met Donald Haldeman on a blind date. After going their separate ways, four years later fate brought them back together and they were married on March 17, 1962 in Baraboo, WI.
She loved her job, especially the kids she worked with. The city girl quickly learned how to milk cows but could never quite master driving a tractor. She enjoyed cross stitching, reading, mowing the lawn, cleaning the dairy, shopping for a bargain, and visiting with anyone and everyone. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Donald; her daughter, Deborah (Alan) Ferries; her grandchildren, Matthew Ferries, Chelsea (Joel) Dubiel and Jordan (Brooke) Ferries; and her great-grandchildren, Henry Dubiel and Jaylen Ferries. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law, Nancy Hansen and Sharon Tourville.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jim Hansen; and her brother-in-law, Tom Tourville.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Serenity House for their compassion and care.
A service celebrating Beverly’s life will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Ridgeville, 21693 County Hwy A, Tomah. Reverend Robert Gerke will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Norwalk Public Library and/or the Tomah Hospice Touch in Beverly’s name.
So sorry for your loss. Bev was very dedicated to her students. She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to all. I have so many fond memories of Bev at school especially our many conversations over lunch. She was a very special lady and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, I still expect to see Bev in her office. Heaven gained a very special speech and language pathologist. She will be deeply missed.
Don and family:
I was sorry to read of Beverly’s passing. My sympathy to you all.