David Halstrom

Date of Birth: 08/14/1939

Date of Death: 04/13/2011

Dr. David Halstrom died at his home on Big Watab Lake with his wife and son at his side on April 13. Visitation April 26, 10 a.m. to noon; prayer service from noon – 12:30 p.m. at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral. Private cremation burial at St. John’s Abbey Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis.

David was born in St. Cloud to Lloyd and Cressie (Schmit) Halstrom. He married Joyce Moran on September 14, 1963. David worked as a dentist with practices in St. Cloud, Richmond and Cold Spring until his retirement. He was a meticulous dentist and especially loved working with the elderly and the cloistered Poor Claire Sisters.

David was proud of his academic, athletic and community service achievements. Lettering each year at St. Cloud Cathedral High School, he was awarded the prestigious “Honor Athlete of the Year” his senior year. He earned a full-ride scholarship to St. John's University and graduated in 1961. In 1965 at the U of MN, David completed his doctorate.

Later, his love of sports evolved into hunting, card playing, golfing (he made a hole-in -one) and fishing (he won “Bass Fisherman of the Year”). His favorite pastimes were playing with and coaching his children on the court, on the course, in the pool, on the lake, behind the wheel, on the boats, at the card table, behind a snowmobile, on the ice, in the kitchen, on the field, in the oceans, and on and on.

He was also proud of his community service which included membership and leadership roles in the Jaycees, Sertoma, Cub Scouts, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Lions Club, Board of Dentistry, and more.

Though David worked hard for his many accomplishments, he always said his greatest achievement was marrying Joyce and raising their children to become good and independent people. He is fondly remembered for his generosity and sarcastic humor.

Survivors include his wife Joyce of St. Joseph, sons and daughter; Erik Halstrom (Suzanne Haverkamp) of Pennsylvania, John Halstrom (Trevor Howe) of Minneapolis, Heidi Halstrom (Eric Hokanson) of Colorado; grandchildren, Kirsten Halstrom, Annika Halstrom, Lena Halstrom, Olin Halstrom Hokanson, and Eva Halstrom Hokanson; brother Randy Halstrom and sister Denise (Halstrom) Keller .