LaVerne A. Linde, 94, of Columbus passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. LaVerne was born on August 19, 1928 in Columbus, WI to Clarence and Alma (Lienke) Linde. He was a 1946 graduate of Columbus High School. LaVerne served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1953 where he was stationed atContinue Reading
LaVerne A. Linde, 94, of Columbus passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
LaVerne was born on August 19, 1928 in Columbus, WI to Clarence and Alma (Lienke) Linde. He was a 1946 graduate of Columbus High School. LaVerne served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 – 1953 where he was stationed at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. He was married to Joyce Wallace on September 10, 1949. They were divorced in 1978. LaVerne was married to Evangeline Berg on April 12, 1980. LaVerne ran West Columbus Food Store from 1954 until 1959. He was later employed with the U.S. Postal Service both in Columbus and Madison from May of 1961 until his retirement in September of 1988.
LaVerne was a lifelong member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus. LaVerne enjoyed hunting, bowling, roller skating, fishing in Canada, reading, collecting model trains especially Hiawatha, and of course the Green Bay Packers.
LaVerne is survived by his wife of 42 years Evangeline Berg of Columbus; his children: Karen Schmidt of Beaver Dam and Bruce (Cindy) Linde of Arlington, TX; stepson Daniel (Jeanne) Wendtland of DeForest; eight grandchildren: Kimberly Koehn, Ryan (Emma) Koehn, Brittany (Anmar) Cromwell, Kyla (Joel Sievert) Linde, Shea (Travis) Pisano, Jake (Brian Grill) Wendtland, Jack (Jennifer) Wendtland, and Kristi Wendtland; five great grandchildren: Henry Koehn, Ismae Cromwell, Perrin Cromwell, Cole Wendtland, and Dawson Wendtland; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson in infancy; and his “brother” Merlin Lienke.
A visitation will be held at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Columbus on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Benjamin Zuberbier will officiate. Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus with military honors to be conducted.
Memorials may be made at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus or the charity of one’s choice.
Blue Zones Team
left a message on December 1, 2022:
From the Henry Berg families
left a message on November 30, 2022:
Penny Zimmerman Haugen
left a message on November 28, 2022:
Hi Karen,
If you remember we were neighbors and playmates in Columbus. My parents were Robert and Betty Zimmerman and we lived on Chapin Street. We left in 1974
Sorry to read of your Father's passing. I see he was 94, you were blessed to have him in your life so long.
Here’s to a life well-lived that touched others in beautiful ways. Here’s to the favorite memories you’ll always keep with you
Kay Salzwedel
left a message on November 26, 2022:
So very sorry to hear of your dad passing. Some fun times at your house when we were kids. Hugs & prayers to all.
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Blue Zones Team
left a message on December 1, 2022:
From the Henry Berg families
left a message on November 30, 2022:
Penny Zimmerman Haugen
left a message on November 28, 2022:
Hi Karen,
If you remember we were neighbors and playmates in Columbus. My parents were Robert and Betty Zimmerman and we lived on Chapin Street. We left in 1974
Sorry to read of your Father's passing. I see he was 94, you were blessed to have him in your life so long.
Here’s to a life well-lived that touched others in beautiful ways. Here’s to the favorite memories you’ll always keep with you
Kay Salzwedel
left a message on November 26, 2022:
So very sorry to hear of your dad passing. Some fun times at your house when we were kids. Hugs & prayers to all.
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