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Verne GUION Obituary

Age 91 White Bear Lake, MN Verne Joseph Guion, died on Dec. 15, 2012. He was preceded in death by grandson, Nicholas Schwen; son, Rob Guion; son-in-law, Frank De Pirro. Survived by loving wife, Rosemary; children, Michelle, Maria (De Pirro), Catherine (Bill) Schwen, Laura, Jim (Nancy Yoshida), John (Jen); grandchildren, Jason, Kate, Eric, Mica, Joshua, Cosmo, Felix; brothers, Lyle (June), Joe (Audrey), and families. Verne proudly served in WWII as a B-17 pilot. Upon retiring from 3M, he and Rose enjoyed square dancing for several years. Through Marriage Encounters, they deepened a relationship that spanned over 64 years. Verne could figure out, build, or fix anything. A consummate musician, his accordion mastery comprised a repertoire of classical and international popular music. Verne's intellect was keen, his heart huge, and his sense of humor legendary. Above all, he cherished family. Visitation 4-7 PM Wed. Dec. 19, 2012 at the HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME 515 HWY. 96 W. in Shoreview, MN with a Vigil Prayer Service at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial ST.PIUS X CHURCH on Thurs. Dec. 20, 2012 at 11:30AM with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church (3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake, MN). Please join the family for a luncheon following the Mass at Church. Burial with full Military Honor's 11 AM Assembly Area 4 on Fri. Dec. 21, 2012 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice. www.cullencreafuneralhome.com



Published by Pioneer Press from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2012.
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Thank you for being a hero in life as well as war. I just found out your my 2nd cousin.

Paul Albrecht

December 20, 2012

My sincere sympathy to you Rosemary and to all of your wonderful family. Love
from your cousin Margaret Mary

December 20, 2012

Many happy memories of the visits to Verne and Rosemary's house. He was a wonderful man.
Becky (Clifford) Rediger
Salem, OR

December 20, 2012

Our sincere sympathy Michelle to you and your family!
Love and Hugs,
Dawn Ann and Kevin

December 20, 2012

+ Verne was not only my Uncle, he and Rosemary are my godparents, something that always will mean so much to me.
Just a couple of the many things about Verne that I observed and admired over the years, were his respect and kindness to people that he'd never met before. And the twinkle in his eye when encountering children, that he would eventually get down on their level, be it a floor, a lawn or a patch of dirt. Verne always had time for children.

Michael Guion

December 18, 2012

Our hearts and hugs go out to the family. Vern was a wonderful man who loved his family.

Rachel Spry

December 18, 2012

A gentleman in every way. He always had something nice to say to you. One of our favorite uncles. Our family will miss him.

Tom/Mary Guion

December 18, 2012

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