Jeffrey “Jeff” P. Halvorsen

Jeffrey P. Halvorsen, 53, of Arcadia, passed away August 22, 2021. Jeffrey was born December 15, 1967, to Paul and Mary Lou Halvorsen of Arcadia.

In 1992 he met his beloved wife, Sara, and they were wed in 1994. He was a supportive, loving, selfless husband, an amazing father, doting grandfather and a friend to everyone he met.

Jeff’s professional life started as a police officer for the City of Whitehall where he worked for three years, then served the City of Arcadia for 10 years. He joined the family business, Halvorsen Lumber, full-time in 1996, where he was fortunate to work with his father, twin brother and children. Service was a calling to Jeff, and in addition to being a businessman, he was the Fire Chief at the Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Department for over 31 years while serving as Chief for over 17 years.

Jeff was an active member of the Arcadia Lions Club, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and held the position of the current President of the Trempealeau County Fire Chiefs Association and the Arcadia-Glencoe Fire Department. Jeff also sat on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin State Firefighters Association.

During his personal and professional career he received several outstanding awards: the Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services, the Community Service award, 2012 Fest Master and the State of Wisconsin Life Saving Medal of Honor.

He is survived by his wife, Sara; children: Casey (Madelyn), Treyce (Mackenzie Hutchins), Charlie, Sidney; and granddaughter, Eleanor. He is further survived by his father, Paul; twin-brother, Erik (Sally Haines); sister, Kay (Rudy Vanbeuzekom) Halvorsen; as well as extended family and an abundance of friends.

Jeff was predeceased by his mother, Mary Lou.

There was a Celebration of Life, held Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at the Wanek Center, 730 Raider Dr., Arcadia. Rev. Sebastian J. Kolodziejczyk officiated. Friends and family visited from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. A police and fire procession began at 10:00 a.m., and ended with a salute to Jeff at the Wanek Center.

In leiu of flowers, please keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts.

Online condolences may be made at www.blaschkeschneider.com.