Dale Edward Halpin – O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

Dale Edward Halpin, 94, of Hannibal, previously of Quincy, passed away at 11:45 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO.

Born September 22, 1929, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Mr. Halpin was the son of Edward and Effie (Howard) Halpin. He married Irene C. LaPoint on January 14, 1951. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2016.

Mr. Halpin was in engineering at Quincy Broadcasting Co. for 38 years, retiring in March of 1992. He was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and Central Technical Institute of Kansas City. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War serving with the First Cavalry Division. He was a past officer in the Business Men’s Full Gospel and also an officer in the Korean War Veterans Association. He was a member of the American Legion, RSVP Advisory Council, and a volunteer with the American Red Cross for many years. Mr. Halpin attended services at Pleasant View Assisted Living via God’s Harvesters.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. Stephen E. Halpin (Joni) of Hannibal, Mo., Kevin M. Halpin (Candace) of Maryland Heights, Mo., and Craig A. Halpin (Julie) of O’Fallon; eight grandchildren, Brandon Halpin (Cody), Jared Halpin (Kelsee), Jennifer Parks (Sean), Connor Halpin (Lauren), Cullen Halpin (Lauren), Carley Halpin, Kristina Hicks (Adam) and Nicole McAllister (Kevin); eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his parents; three sisters, Rozella VanNess, LaDonna Jacobs, and Mary Buckley; two brothers, Robert Halpin and Duane Halpin; and one infant sibling.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in Quincy, IL. A Funeral Ceremony will directly follow at 11:00 am with Brother Ron Pashia officiating. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Full military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 37 and the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Halpin, Jared Halpin, Jennifer Parks, Connor Halpin, Cullen Halpin, Carley Halpin, Kristina Hicks, and Nicole McAllister.

Memorial contributions may be made to God’s Harvesters, Inc. (Hannibal, MO) or Pleasant View Assisted Living (Hannibal, MO).

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