LaVerne Lewis Green
September 21, 1931 - January 04, 2018
Obituary
LODI-LaVerne Lewis Green, age 86, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on September 21, 1931, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Guy and Beatrice (LaBelle) Green. LaVerne attended schools at Lake Geneva and Rice Lake and graduated from Rice Lake High School. He enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1952 and served his country during the Korean Conflict. LaVerne married Ruth Ann Mallo on October 26, 1957 at Shell Lake, Wisconsin. He was a carpenter and helped build many of the houses in Lodi and the surrounding communities. LaVerne was a member of the Lodi United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #216 Lodi. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, gardening but most importantly spending time with his family and friends in fellowship.
LaVerne is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Ann; his three sons, Mark (Cindy) Green, Kelly (Barb) Green and John (Sally) Green; grandsons, Jason (Caly) Green, Chad (Michele) Green and Travis Green; granddaughters, Abby (Leo) Taylor, and Bailey Green (Grant Neuens); great grandsons, Dylan Green, Kyle Green, Logan Green, Lucas Green, Avery Taylor and Max Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Beatrice and his sister Leora Green Hall.
A Memorial Service will be held at LODI UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 Locust St., Lodi, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 with Reverend Marjorie Rice Myers presiding. Military Rites will be held after the service. A luncheon and time to visit and share memories will be held at the church following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Memorial Service
Tue Jan 9, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Lodi United Methodist Church • 130 Locust St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Tom Cantwell, Badger Honor Flight
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The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, La Verne Green. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2014.
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Laurie Pfiffner
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Ruth Ann, Abby and Family,
I am sorry to hear of LaVerne's passing. He was such a special, kind hearted man! He loved sharing stories of his grandchildren and I loved hearing them! He kept me up to date on your adventures, Abby! His friendly smile will be missed. Sending sympathy and hugs to you all.
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Becki Clark
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I had the humbling opportunity to be the one to call and invite Mr. Green on his May 17, 2014 Badger Honor Flight. What a sweet, outgoing and happy guy! I remember his excitement the morning of the flight when I asked him for a picture of the two of us. Since that day, we have talked numerous times. Whenever he found a Veteran that needed information about Badger Honor Flight, he would call me and ask me to get in touch with the Veteran. He wanted all Veterans to experience what he did on his flight day. Thank you Mr. Green for your service to our country. I will miss out phone calls about Badger Honor Flight. To the entire Green Family, I send all my love, thoughts and prayers to your family. I will always remember Mr. Green and keep my memories of him close in my heart.
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Cory Gorman
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To Ruth Ann, Mark, Kelly and John:
I feel so fortunate to have known all of you from when our families first met in the early 1960's. We did so much together. From sandbars to snowmobiling, Brewer games to Brat 'n Beer festivals, we spent some of the best times together!
I would like to express a very special "Thank You" to you and Verne for being such special friends to my parents and our family. The memories are countless and they will last forever in our souls.
May God Bless,
Cory Gorman
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Cheyenne Stevens
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Vern was an incredible man with one of the most beautiful families I've ever encountered. His genuine spirit and quick wit were immediately obvious, and the man was a pool shark!!! I still try to use some of the pointers he told me! Vern, you will be missed but your memory will continue to live on! Rest in peace and love!!!
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Alvin D. Olsen
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I met Vern (Diz) back in 1957 when he was dating classmate, Ruth Ann (Mallo). We became good friends and he enjoyed visiting on our dairy farm south of Shell Lake, WI. I was honored to have been asked to be an attendant in their wedding at the Shell Lake Methodist Church. He was always full of fun and was a good story teller. Thank God I got to visit a short time with Diz last August at our 60th High School Class reunion. Thank God for wonderful memories.