June 8, 2018 – Fredonia, WI – Kurt Halvorsen, the Executive Director of Camp Awana in Fredonia, WI, passed away Thursday, June 7, due to a stroke.
Camp Awana issued this statement on Facebook, “It is with a heavy heart that we share that our executive director, Kurt, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord this morning.”
Halvorsen, 43, joined the staff of Camp Awana in 2012 where he served until the time of his death.
He was raised in Elmwood Park, IL, and graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, with a BA in Youth Ministry. He served for 15 years in youth ministry.
Halvorsen leaves behind his wife, Kristy, and three children, Bryce, Trent and Mackenzie.
Funeral services are pending.