Gregory Dean Waldhalm, age 53, lifelong resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN courageously ended his six-year long battle with colorectal cancer on Monday, March 4 ^th , 2019 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on August 28 ^th , 1965 in Duluth, MN to James and Elizabeth (Gautsch) Waldhalm. Greg attended school in Moose Lake until the 10 ^th grade when he transferred to Pine Technical College, obtaining a GED and a degree in welding. Aside from numerous part time jobs, he became a full time employee of the family business, R &G Waldhalm Contractors in Sturgeon Lake, becoming the sole owner in 2007. On September 24 ^th , 1994, Greg married Gail Mlaskoch at their farm in Sturgeon Lake. Over the past 25 years together, they enjoyed raising kids and grandkids, exploring our country from coast to coast, putting miles on his Harley-Davidson, and being each others' best friend.

Greg was born with a strong work ethic, which he was passionate about passing down to his children. He was also passionate about the outdoors; fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, chopping firewood, and feeding "his" deer. During Greg's journey with cancer, he invested in his own piece of Heaven on Earth at a small fishing camp tucked away in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It was his happy place and where he truly wanted to spend his days. Greg was always just a phone call away; no matter the problem, he had a solution. He was the most dedicated husband, understanding father, active grandpa, and loyal friend.

He will be forever missed by his wife, Gail; children, Jamie (Tanya) Prachar, Ryan Prachar, Katie (Cole) Sabe, and Gregory Waldhalm; grandchildren, Vincent, Colin, Kaydence, Jorja, Scarlett, and Daytona Prachar; his mother, Betty Waldhalm; brothers, James Waldhalm, Rick (Janell) Waldhalm, and Jeff (Kelly) Waldhalm; nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends, and his faithful companion, Jessie.

Greg is preceded in death by his father, James "Big Wally" Waldhalm; cousin, Rhonda Jacobson; and nephew, Zachary Salmonson.

A visitation to honor Greg's life will be held from 5:00-7:00PM on Friday, March 8 ^th , 2019 in the pavilion at Doc's Sports Bar and Grill – Sturgeon Lake. Visitation will continue from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM funeral on Saturday, March 9 ^th , 2019 in the pavilion. Burial will immediately follow in Blomskog Cemetery.