Major Paul Dean Halloran, USAF (retired), age 73, of O'Fallon, born June 16, 1938 in Hastings, Neb., passed away June 6, 2012.

Paul served in the US Air Force for 21 years, retiring in 1983. He was a meteorologist, serving as commander of the weather unit at Scott AFB from 1969 to 1973, and retiring as Commander of Air Weather Service, Army Garrison Ansbach, Germany. His awards and decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, three Air Force Commendation Medals, and the Army Commendation Medal. After his military retirement, he worked in various local management positions. His recent years were shaped by the lives and activities of his three grandsons, to whom he was very devoted with his time and energy, particulary Boy Scouts Troop 13. He enjoyed his mornings at the O'Fallon YMCA, with a quick work out, followed by social time with several cups of coffee.

Mr. Halloran was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne, nee Hankenson, Halloran; and his parents, John Leon Halloran and Christine, nee Helzer, Halloran.

Surviving are his children Michael Halloran of O'Fallon and Tammy (Gregory) Murphy of Belleville; his three grandsons Kevin, Kyle, and Kurtis Murphy; brother Richard (Connie) Halloran of Hastings, Neb., and sister Carolyn Rants of Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial donations are suggested to American Heart Association.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2012 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at O'Fallon City Cemetery, Ill., with military honors.