Wayne L. Halverson, 85, of Bancroft, passed away on Saturday, Sep. 29, 2018, at home.He was born June 29, 1933, in Neenah, to the late Ole and Doris Halverson, and served in the U.S. Army as a dog trainer in Germany from 1953-1957.

He went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Madison.Wayne was an art historian at UW-Stevens Point from 1965 until his retirement in 1991 as professor emeritus.For years, he bred and showed collie dogs; and later in life, he bred and showed Arabian horses.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Seelman.Private services will be held.

The John J. Buettgen Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is assisting with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.HonorOne.com.

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