Severson, LaVerne "Vern"

SEVERSON, LIEN, CHRISTENSEN

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 5/28/2013 at 00:43:49

LaVerne “Vern” Severson, 78, Clear Lake, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and
Savior on Jan. 7, 2013 at the Rockwell Care Center.

A funeral service for Vern was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at the Clear Lake
Christian Church with Pastor Scott Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Clear
Lake Cemetery with full military funeral honors provided by the Clear Lake VFW
Post 4868.

Should friends desire, memorials may be left in Vern’s name to the Clear
Lake Christian Church, Salvation Army, 203 1st St, SW, Mason City or the
Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Ky. 41076.

LaVerne “Vern” Severson, son of Glenn and Ann (Lien) Severson was born
Oct. 21, 1934 in Clear Lake. Vern graduated from Clear Lake High School
and enlisted in the Army in 1953. Following his honorable service, Vern
worked with his father at Severson Excavating in 1962. He also drove semi across
the country for nine years before opening the I-35 Truck Garage in 1972. Vern
retired from his business in 2007.

Vern met Patricia Christensen in high school and was united in marriage
on June 24, 1956 in Clear Lake. To this union, two children were born, Becky and
Vicki.

Vern delighted in times with the family. He found happiness with his church
family and viewing the ever changing seasons of the lake.

He will be missed by his wife of 56 years, Pat; daughters, Becky (Michael) and
Vicki (Chris); grandchildren, Nicole, Brooke (Richard), Nathan, Trevor, Spencer,
and Gregor; great-grandson, Oliver; sister, Sandra (Roger); Aunt Nelda; nieces,
Annette, Debbie, Joan, and Kathy; and nephews, Tom, Mike, and Joe.

He was preceded in death by his parents.