Vernus Skattum Obituary
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He was born March 7, 1950 in Monroe, WI, the son of Vernus S. and Dorothy (Ronnerud) Skattum. Vernus was a 1968 graduate of Clinton High School. He received his Master's Degree in Theology and Healthcare Administration.
Vernus was the owner and operator of Skattum Plumbing, Wittie Baker and Stateline Mechanical. He was a hard worker and an avid gardener. Vernus was active in JOB, the Poor People's Campaign and everyone having free healthcare. He also started the Spirit of Hope Church with Kurt and Kristy Handrich.
Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Skattum and Nichole (John Severance) Skattum; grandchildren, Kim Opala, Kelci Roerig, Tia Chancy, Braedyn Chancy and Annabelle Scudder; and his Spirit of Hope Family.
He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Linda Skattum and children; Andrea Skattum and Bryan Skattum.
The family would like to thank the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Beloit Regional Hospice and Alden Meadow Park for the care that was given to Vernus.
A Celebration of Life for Vernus will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vernus W. Skattum, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynne Bliss (nee Outhouse)
October 17, 2025
So sorry to hear this. Vern and I went to the same church and were confirmed together at Pella Lutheran.
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