Franklin Halterman
November 30, 2013
Frank Halterman was born April 25, 1941. He passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist after a long battle with cancer. He took great pride in being a concrete finisher. Frank is lovingly remembered by his wife, Esther (Henderson); daughters, Tricia Hildebrand and Tammi Zavardino; grandchildren, Joselyn and Aric; brother, Richard Halterman; sisters, LaRae Gruening (Fred) and Anita Worthington; favorite sister-in-law, Carolyn Plumb; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Halterman; father, Richard Halterman; grandfather, William Ford; and grandmother, Gertrude Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to purchase a lightpole at the Iowa State Fair in loving memory of Frank.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Michelle Wolfe Tigner
12/06/2013
I was very saddened to hear about your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need. God bless
Kevin and Bobette
12/06/2013
Esther and Tricia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this very difficult time.
Beth and Fred
12/04/2013
We are so sorry we are unable to be there with you in this sorrowful time, Esther. We love you guys very much. Really can't express in words what we are feeling now. We will see you when we get back, Love you
Michelle Luna
12/03/2013
Deepest condolences.... on behalf of myself and my mother Jeannete Negrete... Tricia and Esther you both are in our thoughts and prayers...
Ronnie Courtney
12/03/2013
Frank you were one of a kind. From my first thoughts of you taking us to the circus way way back in the 70s to you coming out and helping me drive that big ass U-haul back to Iowa and hitting that 750 bucks on a penny machine in Colorado just not to long ago. I could go on and on as you were a great guy who I was happy to call a friend but more like a uncle!! I will miss you Big Guy!!!
Michelle Gracey
12/03/2013
R.I.P. Frank....You were definitely one of kind..GOD SPEED
Malinda Plumb
12/02/2013
Hugs and Prayers to you Aunt Esther. Uncle Frank will be missed by us all. We are here for you always. He was a tough old bird and had a tough act of love. He scared the hell out of me when I was a kid, but I know he was a big teddy bear. Love you
Dawn Lee
12/02/2013
Thinking of my Aunt Esther, Tricia and Joselyn today and always. My memories of Uncle Frank are he tried to act grumpy but there was always that little smile if you looked real close :-) Love you guys! <3
Joe Luna
12/02/2013
Really going to miss Frank, What a Friend!! A good Friend for many years and if you were lucky enough to have him as a friend you knew he was there for you alway, I was lucky he was my true friend, Esther if Linda or I can Help in anyway you know were here for you and Trisha, Im glad I got to spend some time with him. Really going to miss him. Joe & Linda