Verlyn Edseth
January 02, 2034 - October 14, 2020
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Verlyn R. “Vern” Edseth, age 86, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center, Verona. He was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Mount Horeb, the son of Earl and Olga Edseth. He married June Paulin on June 14, 1958, in Verona.
Vern was a lifelong resident of Mount Horeb and served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, stationed in Paris, France. He was best known for helping everyone he met through his life and always lending a tool. His love of automobiles provided a lifelong career as a mechanic and autobody repair/painter. One of his happiest accomplishments was restoring his 1937 Ford firetruck that originally belonged to the Mount Horeb Fire Department. After years of work, he offered it back to the fire department and it now resides in the new fire station on display. No matter how old it was, Vern always seemed to have just the right car or lawnmower part that someone needed. He was proud to be a long-time volunteer on the Mount Horeb Fire Department for 24 years. After two plus decades of missed dinners to help his community, he remained on call for urgent repairs on the firetrucks. He will be missed greatly but his collection of parts, antiques and vehicles will live on forever.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents; youngest sister, Rita; and his infant brother. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, June; and four children, Chris/Cooter (Shelly) Edseth, Terry (Corky) Edseth, Dawnne Edseth and Bernadette (Mike) Edseth; along with several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at German Valley Cemetery in the early spring.
His family would love if you shared your stories or memories of Vern. You can email them to junenvern@charter.net . Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Mon Oct 19, 2020 @ 3:00 PM CDT
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Fri Oct 23, 2020 @ 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
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Arnold & Francine
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Sorry to hear of Vern’s death. I remember how hard he and Dale worked on the little school house at German Valley and his help to Dick Horn in his final days. Served on the council with him. Remember him always there willing to help. Arnie & Francine RASK
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John and Beth Scheele
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Vern was one of those guys that were always willing to help! He had a heart of gold and would go out of his way to fix whatever needed to be fixed, when we rented a duplex from his Aunt, Vern was the guy to call to get the job done! We were always thankful for all his help! Prayers to June and his family!
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Brad and Sue Meudt
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I will remember Vern coming down to the big shed to do “something” he was a good soul! Cooter and Shelley we will always look back at our time there with very warm feelings of all of you!! Brad and Sue Meudt
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Patty Schlafer
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Vern was our neighbor and a good friend to our dog Goombay! Vern taught the grandkids how to feed Goombay white bread straight from the bag a loaf at a time in their kitchen. She would make a beeline to Vern and June's the minute she got out the door!! We also remember Vern on his walks with Sam past our house every day. There was always a nice chat involved --- the best one including his pristine memories from his time stationed in Paris. It is a memory of Vern we will never forget. We still miss him in the neighborhood. Ward Hammond and Patty Schlafer Lake Street
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rita sailing
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June and family, Just to let you know I'm thinking of you Those Lycon guys are having quite a party up there. Rita Sailing