Vernon Glenn Handsaker (1920-2016)
HANDSAKER, BURKHART, ULLESTAD
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/30/2016 at 11:00:21
Obituary From Boeke Funeral Homes, Hardin County, Iowa.
Vernon Handsaker, 95, of Story City, died May 11, 2016 at Bethany Manor in Story City.
Vernon Glenn Handsaker was born on the home place four miles North of Colo, Iowa on June 25, 1920 to John William and Clara (Burkhart) Handsaker. He graduated from Colo High School and then attended sheet metal school in Kansas building B29 bombers. He served in the Army from July 24, 1942 until January 31, 1946. He served his military time in the Philippines, Tinian and Saipan during World War II including being involved with providing security during the loading of the atomic bomb onto the Enola Gay. He was privileged to be part of an Honor flight to Washington DC in 2011.
On June 14, 1947 he was united in marriage to Hyllis Ullestad at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Radcliffe Iowa. They lived on the home place north of Colo, Iowa until 1951, when they moved to a farm west of Radcliffe, Iowa. They had four sons, Jim, Jerry, Paul and Roger. He remained active in farming until 1982, always committed to the commandment to keep the Lords Day Holy by not working on the Sabbath. They moved to Story City upon retirement. Even after the move he remained involved in the farming operation, always wanting to know what was happening on the farm.
He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church for many years. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome for many years and wintered in Texas and Arizona making many new friends. In the summer, they traveled to other places with these friends and family, including Alaska, Europe, and Mexico.
He is survived by his wife Hyllis of 68 years, his sons, Jim (Judy), Jerry (Janet), Paul (Bonnie), Roger (Sandy), grandchildren, Jacob, Brett, Brian, Melissa, Lori, Danielle, David, Jon, Logan, Angela and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, John, Clifford, Merlin and Wayne.
Service
Saturday May 14
10:30 AM
Salem Lutheran Church
3400 Ziegler Ave, Radcliffe, IA 50230Cemetery Details
Location
Radcliffe Cemetery
Radcliffe, Iowa
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