John D. Ver Wey, age 91, passed away August 1, 2021 in Davis, California. After living in Sioux Falls for nearly 70 years he had moved to Davis the previous September to be closer to his family following the passing of his wife of 67 years, Evelyn F. (Olawsky) Ver Wey.
The youngest of five children, John was born July 11, 1930 to Bert and Anne (Brandsma) Ver Wey in Inwood, IA. Along with his brother Richard and sisters Susan, Anna Mae and Berniece he was raised on a nearby farm. He never forgot his Dutch farming heritage; a well-manicured lawn and well-kept garden were always important. After graduating from Inwood High School in 1948 John enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Ellsworth near Rapid City. It was during his active service that he met Evelyn Olawsky on a blind date. Their courtship quickly turned into an engagement and marriage followed by a move to Sioux Falls where they established their long life together and started their family. Soon they became charter members of Hope Lutheran Church which became a centerpiece for their family.
After marriage John joined Crescent Electric Supply where he proudly worked for the next 38 years. As their family grew to include three children, John designed and helped build their new home. Summers were filled with baseball and family vacations to Big Stone Lake and the Black Hills. He never liked the cold winters but that didn’t stop him from barbqueing throughout the year. After retirement there was nothing Mom and Dad liked better than travel especially if it meant a drive to visit grandchildren. A member of the Elks and American Legion he demanded honesty, expected cooperation and treated all with respect.
John is survived by a son Jeff (Theresa) of Seattle, daughter Lisa Wilson of Roanoke, VA and son Paul (Marian) of Davis, CA along with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
We will celebrate Dad’s life with a private memorial service to be held at Hope Lutheran Church on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. followed by internment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls.
Heritage Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: John VerWey Funeral
Time: Mar 11, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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