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Vernell Hesselberg Obituary
Vernell Spencer Hesselberg
HOLMEN - Vernell Spencer Hesselberg, age 95 of Holmen, died peacefully on September 18th, 2022 at Tomah Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1927 in Monroe County to Harold and Ragna (Kirkeeng) Hesselberg and was raised in Rockland.
He graduated from Sparta High School in 1944 and joined the Navy that November at the age of 17. He served in the South Pacific during World War II and was discharged as a signalman in February of 1948. After the Navy, Vernell worked at Trane Company from 1948 to 1988 as a draftsman. While at Trane Company, he married his wife, Carolyn La Fleur on May 19, 1951.
Vernell is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Susan (Patrick Kline); two sons, Steve (Joy), and Christopher (Beth); eight grandchildren, Mike (Marci), Matt (Kelly Jo), and Mark (Cali) Kline, Dan Hesselberg, Ryan Hesselberg, Kristi (Jared Sobotta) Hesselberg, and Courtney (Joe) Beck; one step-grandson, Michael Knudson; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carmen, and Gordon (Valeria); sisters-in-law, Ramona Hesselberg, La Vonnne (Bud) Kark.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harland, Blaine, Roy (Alice), Dean (Sue), sisters, Rosella (Vernon) Gikling and Ruth (Clayton) Lambert, in-laws, Ronald Foss and Diane Vieaux.
He was a 12 gallon blood donor and delivered meals on wheels for many years. He enjoyed walking, crossword puzzles, making lefsa and golfing. He had a hole-in-one at Ettrick Golf Course on number 6.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11:00 am at Holmen Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Matt Toso will officiate with interment at Green Mound Cemetery with Military Honors. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
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Debra Pierce
September 27, 2022
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Deb Pierce
Mary Schubert
September 23, 2022
Sue sorry to hear of your dad´s passing.sounds like he was a amazing dad.My sympathy goes out to you and your family
Debbie Clarkin
September 21, 2022
Sue, so sorry for the loss of your father. Have so many memories of your parents friendship with my parents, also a delightful night at Red Pines talking to your parents at the bar.
Kathy and Rod Oliver
September 21, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. We always saw Vernell walking everyday. Sending you all hugs and our thoughts. May all your memories keep him close to you.
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Loren Molling
September 21, 2022
Carolyn and family,
We miss seeing Vern out for his daily walks! He was a great neighbor and a wonderful person! We will miss him!
Ann Everson
September 21, 2022
Sue and family,
Sorry to hear about your dad, glad you got them moved. Will not be able to make visitation and funeral as we will be at Kim´s but know I am thinking about you.
Lois Kathan
September 21, 2022
The neighborhood on OT misses seeing Vernell taking his daily walks. Such an inspiration! Please accept our sincere condolences.
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