General Information
Full Name: Michael William Halpenny
Date of Birth: May 22, 1964
Date of Death: March 27, 2014
Michael William Halpenny
After a lengthy battle with ALS, Michael William Halpenny, age 49, went peacefully to our Lord on March 27, 2014. The visitation is Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with prayers and reflections at 6:45 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. The Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, April 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W 125th Street, Savage. Private family burial will take place at a later date.
Michael was born to parents, William and Aileen Halpenny on May 22, 1964 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Michael is survived by his wife Pauline; daughters Grace and Emma; mother, Aileen Halpenny (Winnipeg, Manitoba); sister, Janice Peters, (Edmonton, Alberta); and brother, Scott Halpenny, (Winnipeg, Manitoba); along with numerous other loving relatives and devoted friends. Michael was preceded in death by his father, William Halpenny.
Michael graduated from the University of ND with a Masters Degree of Science in Communication Disorders in 1988. Following his graduation, Michael became employed as a Speech Pathologist for one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation companies. Michael worked directly with patients, and in various areas of management until his early retirement due to ALS.
Michael was also an avid competitive swimmer since the age of 13, eventually swimming for UND where he was NCAA All American and went on to be honored by UND as an inductee into the UND Hall of Fame for his swimming accomplishments. Following college, Michael continued to swim as a member of the MN Masters Swim Team. When Michael’s own personal swimming career came to an end, he remained involved as a mentor to others in the sport of swimming, volunteering his knowledge and many hours to his own community swim club.
More than anything else, Mike adored his children. He chose to take on ALS, and beat the odds because of the love he had for his children.
The Halpenny family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Prior Lake.
Visitation
When: Thursday, April 3rd, 4- 7 pm
Location: Ballard-Sunder Funeral home
Address: 4565 Pleasant Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55352
Prayer and Reflections at 6:45 pm
Visitation also one hour prior the service at church
Service Information
When: Friday, April 4th, 2:00 pm
Location: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Address: 4625 W 125th St
Savage, MN 55378
Interment
Private family interment
