Jeffery “Jeff” Herman Halfmann, age 60 of Wabasso, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato. Funeral Services were held Monday, November 30 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Burial was in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery at Tracy. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jeffery “Jeff” Herman Halfmann was born August 24, 1960 in Tracy, Minnesota to Harold and Shirley (Willard) Halfmann. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tracy. He attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic School, and graduated from Tracy High School. He then furthered his education at Jackson Vo-Tec, earning a degree in auto mechanics. Jeff married Tammy Bruss and they made their home in Wabasso, where they raised their 3 daughters – Stacy, Kristine, and Laura. This marriage later dissolved. For the last ten years, Jeff found love and companionship with Melanie Lienig, and they enjoyed life together. Jeff is survived by his significant other Melanie Lienig of Wabasso; father Harold (Marlene) Halfmann of Tracy; daughters: Kristine (Darren) Martius of Sanborn and Laura Halfmann of Mitchell, SD; grandchildren: Tyler, Amy, Angel and Karson Martius, and Jamina and Malak Halfmann; siblings: Deb (Dave) Johnson of Tracy, Judy (Dennis) Alexander of Tracy, Mary Newberg (Jeff Evans) of Tracy; sister-in-law Angie Halfmann of Chandler, AZ; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley, daughter Stacy Halfmann, grandson Jordan Martius, brother Steve Halfmann, and brother-in-law Art Newberg.