Daniel V. Halbauer, 85, of Arnold died Feb. 7, 2018. After Mr. Halbauer’s wife died in 1974 at a young age, he raised two young children on his own. As a member of the VFW Post 3777 men’s auxiliary in Festus, Mr. Halbauer was a major contributor to the post’s annual Christmas baskets campaign. Born May 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Bertha Josephine Halbauer and John George Halbauer. He was preceded in death by his wife: Rae Ann Halbauer.
Daniel is survived by a daughter: Carol (Stephen) White of Lee’s Summit; a son: Michael (Shannon) Halbauer of Arnold; a granddaughter: Elizabeth (Albert) Miller; and seven great-grandchildren: Elijah, Rachel, Daniel, Maria, Caleb, Samantha and Laura Miller.
He was preceded in death by a grandson: Joshua D. Doty; and a brother: John (Dorothy) Halbauer.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, in St. Louis County, followed immediately by funeral services. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Lemay. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoffmeister Funeral Home.