Allen J. Halldorson, of Enderlin, ND, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, at the age of 80.

Funeral services for Al will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Foley, MN, on Friday, July 25, at 11:00 AM. A Celebration of Life will take place at Hope AFLC Church in Enderlin, ND, on Aug. 2, 2025.

Allen (Al) Jerome Halldorson was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on February 21, 1945, to Alfred and Arlowene (Estenson) Halldorson. He grew up on the family farm east of Devils Lake and attended North Minnewaukan Township School, graduating from Crary High School in 1963. He continued his education at Lake Region Junior College, the University of North Dakota, and North Dakota State University.

After college, Al moved to Minneapolis and worked at Vincent Brass & Aluminum Co. In 1967, he enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard, serving with the 3662nd Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company at Camp Grafton. He attained the rank of SP4 and was honorably discharged in 1969.

Al returned to Devils Lake and worked various jobs, including with the North Dakota Highway Department, as a civilian employee at Camp Grafton, at Skinner Construction, Great Plains Lumber Co., and the Artclare Motel. He later entered the insurance industry, working in Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and Fargo.

While working at the Artclare Motel in 1975, Al met his soulmate, Elaine (Searl) Hiller. They were married on August 7, 1977, and began their life together in Devils Lake. In 1981, they moved to Fargo as Al advanced his career in insurance. In 1990, they relocated to Brainerd, MN, where Al managed the redevelopment and business operations of the historic Northern Pacific Railway Shops.

In 1998, Al started a new career with a North American Van Lines Agency, driving over-the-road and moving families across the country. Elaine often rode along, making them a true team. Al later joined Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) in St. Cloud, MN, where he began in the Specialized Division and later moved to Heavy-Haul, transporting massive wind turbine tower sections across the U.S. and Canada. If you've ever driven past a wind farm, there's a good chance Al helped haul part of it there.

He retired from ATS in 2018 and settled in Enderlin after amassing over 2,000,000 safe driving miles and earning numerous safety awards. He also mentored and trained new drivers for ATS's Wind Heavy Haul division.

In retirement, Al gave back to his community. He volunteered at the local thrift store and H.E.A.R.T. in Enderlin, and worked part-time for a railroad cab service and with Ransom-Richland Senior Services as a transportation driver for those needing medical or domestic support.

Al had a deep love for music — from big band and swing to jazz and rock. After high school, he formed a band with his cousin Clay Hagen called The Starfires, performing dance hall gigs and covering hits from Chuck Berry, Elvis, and The Beatles. He was known to occasionally join an open mic on bass. To Al, a good stereo and turntable always beat a television.

A proud Chrysler enthusiast, Al especially loved Chrysler 300s. He never forgot his 1965 Thunderbird convertible — "the one that got away." His dream car? A 1971 Jaguar XKE with a V-12 engine.

Al was passionate about history, family lineage, and learning. If a question came up in conversation that he couldn't answer on the spot, you could count on him to research and follow up.

Al was deeply family-oriented. Everyone knew they could call on him anytime — for support, advice, a ride, or help of any kind — even when he may not have been in the position to give. His generosity extended equally to family and friends alike.

Al was preceded in death by his beloved wife Elaine, father Alfred, sister Trudy, brother-in-law Gary Ertmann, and great-granddaughter Tori.

He is survived by his mother, Arlowene, brother Rick (Karla) Halldorson, and children Scott (Teresa) Halldorson, Lisa (Rick) Teteak, Leighton Hiller, and Stephen (Harold Hagen) Hiller. He leaves behind many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Al is loved and missed by all who knew him — whether in passing, as friends, neighbors, or family.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Al's name to the charity of your choice. Al was a proud supporter of local public radio and the ACLU.