Francis "Pat" Halstead, 86, of Brookston died August 15, 2002 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette.

He was born at Brookston on August 21, 1915, to William C. and Cora Griest Halstead. He married Yvonne Oilar at Lafayette on August 10, 1940. She survives.

He was a 1933 graduate of Brookston High School and a 1937 graduate of Purdue University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired as a Lt. Commander after 24 years in the Reserves.

He was an International Harvester dealer and former co-owner of Halstead Implement for 30 years, retiring in 1969.

He was a member of Brookston United Methodist Church.

He was a member of Brookston American Legion Post 251, a Past Master of Brookston Masonic Lodge and member of Monticello Libanus Lodge 592, F&AM, Shrine Club and Merou Grotto. He was a former Boy Scout leader and member of the Brookston Optimist club.

Other survivors include a son Bill (Martha) Halstead of Allentown, Pa; daughters, Lois (John) Harner of Bloomington and Lisa Werline (Mick Yoder) of Brookston; a brother, Clyde (Evelyn) Halstead of Tuscon [sic], Ariz; there [sic] grandchildren and one great grandson.

Two brothers, a sister and a grandson are deceased.

Funeral services were at the Hartzler Funeral Home on Sunday with Rev. Jan Dimick and Rev. Dr. Lelan McReynolds officiating.

Burial with military services was at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brookston.