Laverne A. "Bub" Severson

Laverne A. "Bub" Severson obituary, Milton, WI

Laverne A. "Bub" Severson

Laverne Severson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Edgerton on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Laverne A. "Bub" Severson of Edgerton, WI, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Nazareth Home, Stoughton. Laverne was born in Christiana Township, Cambridge, Wisconsin on August 22, 1927, the son of Arthur A. and Lillian (Vaage) Severson. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1945. Following graduation, he served in the US Army from 1945 until his return from active Occupational Duty in Germany in 1947. On December 17, 1949, he married Beverly Good at East Koshkonong Lutheran Church, Cambridge, WI. Laverne owned and operated Severson Transport, Inc of Albion, WI for 58 years. He was a member of the Edgerton Lions Club and an active member of the Masons and Zor Shrine. He was raised to the 32nd Degree of the Masons in 1950 and was a member of the Zor Shrine Nomads Motorcycle Unit for 25 years. After his retirement, he made many trips to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, transporting children and their parents to Chicago and Minneapolis. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edgerton. Laverne enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, golfing, playing cards and traveling throughout the US including Hawaii and Alaska, also to Canada, Europe and Scandinavia. Laverne is survived by his sons, Brad (Lynne) and Scott (Christine); grandchildren: Emily (Ryan) Pelz, Abigail (David) Houfe, Ross (Josh McLaughlin) Severson, Katherine (Sam West) Severson; 7 great-grandchildren: and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loving companion, Irene Thompson Sherman of McFarland, WI. After his wife Beverly's passing, he had a "Hallmark Reconnection" with Irene whom he had not seen for sixty-six years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Beverly; sisters: Eileen Sargent, Joan Reppen Stevens, and Patricia Saunders; sister and brother in-laws: Eloise and Douglas Jacobson, and brother-in-law, Bruce Good. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 726 S. Main St., Edgerton, WI 53534 with Pastor Dave Nelsestuen officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 until the start of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago, or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Edgerton. Albrecht Funeral Homes, Edgerton are assisting the family. www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com
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