Laurence James Hallman, age 85, a long-time resident of the Hayward area, died on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Aspen Acres in Hayward.

Jim was born on December 9, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Harmon and Evelyn (Carlson) Hallman.

He graduated from Hayward High School where he enjoyed playing football and as a senior qualified for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jim did not attend the Academy as life took him for a short time to UW Madison and soon afterward met his wife Ramona Johnson in Hayward and married on December 29, 1956. After their marriage, the couple moved to Southern Wisconsin where Jim became co-owner of a commercial truck repair company. At the age of 30, he sustained a severe head injury which changed the course of his life. After his recovery, Jim moved back to Hayward where he worked for approximately 25 years for the Sawyer County Highway Department. After retirement, he spent the rest of his days on his beloved family farm where he loved to log and spend time in the woods.

Jim is survived by his daughters: Cindy (Rich) Lauren of Orangeville, IL, Deborah (Jack) Whitt of Mishawaka, IN, Terri Hallman of Show Low, AZ, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and sister Helen Skorna of Hayward, WI.

Jim is preceded in death by his daughter Penny Libberton and his parents.

A celebration of his life will take place in the spring on the family farm.

Last Update: Feb 01, 2022 4:18 pm CST