Vern Glen JANSSEN

JANSSEN, HAFERMANN, PETERSON, STONE, KLINGE, MARNIN, COONCE, SALIER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 6/1/2016 at 01:41:45

July 29, 1919 ----- May 29, 2016

Vern Janssen, age 96, of Belmond passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Funeral services for Vern will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Belmond. Pastor Doug Love will officiate. Burial will take place in the Meservey Cemetery south of Meservey. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Dugger Funeral Home, 111 Luick’s Lane South in Belmond.

Vern Glen, son of Heiko and Grace (Hafermann) Janssen, was born on July 29, 1919 on the family farm near Thornton. On August 6, 1939, Vern was united into marriage with Edna Peterson. The couple was blessed with two sons: Wayne and Michael. They made their home southeast of Meservey where Vern farmed until 1980. After leaving the farm, Vern enjoyed many years of travel delivering Winnebago motor homes and also personal sightseeing trips. He traveled to every state in the continental United States, most of Canada, Mexico, and several trips overseas to visit Israel and Denmark.

He enjoyed exploring the country, visiting with the people he met, and learning about many new things. He loved his trips to Texas for grapefruit, to Montana for cherries, and to Ohio for bacon and butter. He participated in RAGBRAI several years, drawing attention with his trademark overalls and hat as he pedaled his recumbent bicycle down the Iowa roads. In recent years, he enjoyed bicycling around town and daily visits with others at Bloemke’s Pharmacy.

Vern is survived by his son, Michael Janssen; six grandchildren: Tony and Sherry Janssen, Joan Janssen, Marnie Stone, Susan and Kendal Klinge, Kevin and Jennifer (Jo) Janssen, Kimberly and Todd Marnin; twelve great-grandchildren: Shelby, Cassidy, Jessica, Cody, Abigail, Hannah, Olivia, Rebekah, Tanner and Chelsey Klinge, Shaina and Justin Coonce, Bryer and Collin; and six great-great-grandchildren: Lexus, Titus, Trace, Brynlee, Sierra, and Jayla; sister-in-law Norma Salier; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna, wife Trudy, son Wayne, parents Heiko and Grace, two brothers, and one sister.

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