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Vernon O. Voss
May 7, 1924-July 25, 2021
BENNETT-Vernon O. Voss, 97, of Bennett, IA, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Courtyard Estates in Walcott.
Vernon was born in David City, NE on May 7, 1924 to Ernest and Frieda (Stellhorn) Voss.
He attended Durant High School. Vernon married Mary Lou Ketelsen on May 4, 1947 in Wilton. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2018. They farmed in Cedar County near Bennett until he retired at 90.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton and a former member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bennett
He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and working on the farm.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2 to 5 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM at the church. Burial will take place at the Inland Cemetery in Bennett, IA.
Vernon is survived and lovingly remembered by his children: Dale (Barb) Voss of Wilton, Cliff (Maurita) Voss of Davenport and LuAnn (Tony) Wulf of Walcott; 11 grandchildren: Angela Dann, Derrin Voss, Casey Voss, Joshua (Vanessa) Voss, Tia (Ryan) McQuillen, Tessa (Kevin) Causley Clint (Briana) Voss, Lucas (Katelyn) Voss, Curtis (Monica) Wulf, Warren (Janet) Wulf and Wesley (Heidi) Wulf; 20 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, great-grandson Marcus Dann, sisters: Wilma Pearson and Norma Otto and brother Erwin Voss.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Wilton. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
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Rebecca Ernst
August 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I knew him my whole life and he was a very talented man. Sorry I couldn't make the visitation. Allan Ball
[email protected] Schwartz
August 1, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra (Peeks) Jandik
July 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Not many families have the incredible example of a man that lived his principles, values and hard work ethic for them to follow You all were indeed blessed. Thinking of you all and praying for peace and comfort
Gene & Sue Otto
July 29, 2021
So sorry for the Family’s loss,
Joyce Busher
July 29, 2021
Dale & Barb,
I’m sorry to hear about Vernon. Please know I’m thinking of you & your family at this time. You have my sympathy & I will keep you in my prayers.
Kayla Holst
July 28, 2021
LuAnn, Dale and Cliff, what a wonderful long life your dad had. He always seemed to enjoy life. Lots of good memories out at the farm. Sincere sympathy.
Randy Siebke
July 27, 2021
Sorry for your loss LuAnn
Betty Cram
July 27, 2021
Sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather. Dick enjoyed talking to him when he was at Walcott for a short time. Betty Cram
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