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1931
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2010
Verlin Mies Obituary
Visitation will be Mon. from 4-8 pm and Tues. from 8-10 am at the Ertl Funeral Home in Watkins. Senior Citizens will pray the rosary at 4 pm on Mon. at the funeral home followed by Legion/VFW prayers at 6:30 pm, Lions prayers at 6:45 pm and parish prayers at 8 pm.
Verlin M. Mies was born on Sept. 1, 1931 at Watkins to Mike and Albina (Deutsch) Mies. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On Apr. 28, 1956, Verlin was united in marriage to Delrose Hennen at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Watkins. Verlin owned and operated Mies Motors in Watkins for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and served as an usher and on the parish council and parish school board. He was a founding father of the C.O.F Bingo and work on a Bouja team. Verlin also served on the City of Watkins Council for 20 years and was a board member and business manager for the Watkins Clippers baseball team. He was a member of the Watkins Senior Citizens, Watkins Legion Post #453, Wat-Kim-Valley VFW Post #5460, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Watkins Lions Club. Verlin was an umpire for the Watkins Softball Assn., a referee for St. Anthony school basketball and an announcer for the Watkins Clippers. His hobbies included playing cards, watching sports, fishing and bowling. He enjoyed working with people and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Verlin is survived by his wife, Delrose Mies of Watkins; sons, Rich Mies of Minnetonka, Ron Mies of Aldrich, MO; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Larry Berning of Buffalo; granddaughters, Alyssa Snavely of Buffalo, Lara Berning of Albertville; sister, Mary Ellen McKibben of Green Valley, AZ; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Alvina Mies of Watkins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Evelyn Overlin, Lucille Kammeier; brother, Pete Mies.
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David Loch
December 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Delrose and Family. Verlin was a friend during my growing up in Watkins, as was Tony and Mary Ellen. We had many great times. I never will forget working in the tobacco fields, the trip through North Dakota with Verlin and Mike and hauling machinery here and there. Pease and grace to the entire Mies family.
Tim Ward
November 29, 2010
Rich and Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Tim Ward and Family
November 29, 2010
Verlin was a very likeable guy. He always made people feel at ease and his sense of humor lifted one's spirit. His involvement in the community proves his generousity. He will be missed. Had some great times with Delrose and Verlin. Dan and Shirley Schoonover, Baxter, MN
Pat & Jeanne Hickey
November 29, 2010
Rich, So sorry to hear of this after we were just speaking of your Dad last week at the basketball game. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
bernice meierhofer
November 29, 2010
so sorry to hear of your loss of verlin. we had many of good games of cards here in az when he was at donna's house.he will be missed..funny thing he seem to really like it when he would win, then he could razz us
November 28, 2010
DelRose and family, Our deepest sympathies to you and all of the family. Verlin was great friend, business man, and pillar in the Watkins community. He will be missed far and wide. Wally & Judy Meierhofer
Darla Theisen
November 28, 2010
Verlin was a wonderful uncle and Godfather. When Verlin walked into a room he made everyone smile. He loved to tease and get everyone to laugh.
It was so much fun to watch Verlin play cards. He had some of the best table talk I have ever seen. He would light up with every comment he made. The outcome of each game usually ended with Verlin taking in the winnings.
Some of my favorite memories with Verlin were when he would take us fishing for sunnies. He was so patient and was so proud of us kids when we pulled in a big sunny. We filled many a fish basket but lost several baskets when Verlin forgot to pull them in before starting the motor. It was still a good day fishing to Verlin.
Verlin was a great man!
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