There are no memorial plans at this time.  

Please keep Lois and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

Kenneth Martin Halvorson Sr., 91, passed away at home on Sunday February 2, 2025, after a courageous 14-month battle with cancer.  Ken was born on the family farm in Canton Township, Fillmore County, MN on Sept. 13, 1933, to Merland and Winifred (Johnson) Halvorson. He attended Prosper Elementary School, Canton Public School until 1951.  Ken was drafted into the Army in April 1954. He served during the Korean conflict as well as Vietnam and retired in January 1979.  Ken was a life member of DAV & VFW.

 

In 1958, he met the love of his life, Lois E. Schlee. On January 31, 1959, Ken and Lois were married in Mabel, MN and just celebrated 66 incredible years together.  They fell in love with the Colorado Springs area and made this their lifelong home. Ken loved spending time in the mountains hunting, fishing, camping and all the outdoor activity Colorado has to offer.

 

In 2002, Ken and Lois joined Fjellheim Lodge, Sons of Norway, where he became involved in the many activities of the lodge.  The friends he made there were dear to his heart, and he was dear to them.  Ken loved to tell stories and share his experiences and was quick to laugh and bring a smile to everyone.  He was genuine and kind and welcomed everyone who walked into the lodge as a special friend.  A hug was not out of the ordinary.  Ken was always ready to lend a hand and worked hard toward the success of the lodge.  He will be deeply missed.   RIP, Ken.

 

Ken and Lois traveled to see grandkids, made many trips to Arizona bringing back fresh oranges for friends and family, and in 2004, they made a 16-day trip to Norway, touring the country of his ancestors.  In 2018, Ken was invited, and made a trip to Washington DC, with the 12th honor flight of Southern Colorado. During the trip he was able to visit the Vietnam and Korean War Memorial and pay respects to his fallen brothers and sisters in the military.

 

Ken is survived by wife Lois, children Kenneth Jr. (Deborah), Wayne (Tammy), Robert and Teresa (Mike Borders), eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, three sisters, five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and many other family members. 

 

A service to honor and celebrate Ken’s life will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00am at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 Logan Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80909. After the funeral, a gathering will be held at 11:30am at Sons Of Norway, 1045 Ford St, Colorado Springs, CO 80915.  There will be a committal ceremony with Military Honors at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 2:00 pm on February 27, 2025.  Please direct donations to Pikes Peak Hospice or Fjellheim Lodge, Sons of Norway, Colorado Springs.

The complete obituary can be found @ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-halvorson-obituary?id=57549846#guestbook